Kenyan case law
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Michael Otieno Wagude v Morris Olwal [2020] KEELC 58 (KLR)
✦ The application is merited as there is a judgment and a decree. The court orders that the O.C.S Kisumu Police Station or any other police station provide security to the applicant to take full possession of the suit parcel of land and fence it, and remove all illegal structures.
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M’ Munoru M’ Mugwongo,Festus Kaberia M’mirinaga & Estate of the Late Jason Kubai M’kioru (Suing Through Widows and Administrators of the Estate: Margaret Kanario & Ann Nchororo v County Government of Meru (? 17 of 2015) [2020] KEELC 3896 (KLR) (29 January 2020) (Judgment)
✦ The court has jurisdiction, the land is private property, and the petitioners are entitled to a declaration and compensation.
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Samwel Ouma Ogalo v Zedekia Omolo Ogalo [2020] KEELC 3797 (KLR)
✦ The plaintiff's suit is struck out with costs to the defendants.
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Charles Gitonga Rugoji v David Kirimi Mwithimbu & Larsen & Toubro Limited [2020] KEELC 3901 (KLR)
✦ The suit is reinstated and the application is to be listed for hearing
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Shem Okore Agola suing as the Administrator of the Estate of Pius Oyieko Abola, Deceased v Peter Arum Akumu & 4 others [2020] KEELC 52 (KLR)
✦ The plaintiff lacks capacity to file the suit as the 1st Defendant was issued with the grant of letters of administration intestate prior to the plaintiff's letters of administration ad litem.
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Kabu Mumba & 11 others v Pwani Jezozhum Co.Ltd & 6 others [2020] KEELC 3849 (KLR)
✦ The application to substitute the deceased witness is allowed, and the defendant is permitted to call Nimrod Hellon Onyango as a witness.
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David Karau Karanja v James Macharia Mbera & another [2019] [2020] KEELC 3893 (KLR)
✦ The court will not grant a stay order but will allow the conveyance of the suit property into the name of the plaintiff with a 12-month preservation period.
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Charles Laalia M’ Linkaibua v Joseph Nthilithia M’akwalu; Andrew Kaibunga (Contemptor) [2020] KEELC 3882 (KLR)
✦ The application is partially allowed, and the respondent and contemptor are ordered to appear before the court to show cause for sanctions.
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Wilfred Ng’ang’a Ngaruiya v Registered Trustees Of Faith Mission Church & 10 others; Mathew Muli Mutiso & 7 others (Proposed Interested Parties) [2020] KEELC 90 (KLR)
✦ The Applicants are not necessary parties to the suit for a complete adjudication of the suit.
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Njiru Micheni Nthiga (Suing as A Legal Representative And Administrator of the Estate of the Deceased Leonard R.I. Nthiga) v Governor, Tharaka Nithi County Government & 5 others [2020] KEELC 3861 (KLR)
✦ The plaintiff's application for a visit to the property is withdrawn.
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Michae L Gatuma & 19 others v Victor Karithi & another [2020] KEELC 3807 (KLR)
✦ The preliminary objection is dismissed, and the application is dismissed.
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Noel Mwatati Mwakilele v Julius Mwangata [2020] KEELC 3805 (KLR)
✦ The application is allowed and the applicant is enjoined as an interested party to the appeal.
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Shadrack Ogada Ongonga v Martin Odhiambo Okambo [2020] KEELC 3800 (KLR)
✦ The plaintiff has acquired an absolute title to the suit land by adverse possession and is entitled to ownership of the land.
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Cecilio Murango Mwenda 6 & others v Isaac Kimathi Ikunga [2020] KEELC 3840 (KLR)
✦ The court issued directions for the plaintiffs' advocate to contact the Attorney General and for the new Registrar to explain the non-implementation of court orders.
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Nyanuaya Yiene Jacob & 3 others v Kisumu County Government & 4 others [2020] KEELC 53 (KLR)
✦ The court grants a temporary injunction restraining the defendants from interfering with the property pending the hearing of the suit.
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Philip Wanjohi Kariuki v Kennedy Njenga Nyambura & 2 others; Lazarus Sankori Karino (Interested Party) [2020] KEELC 3753 (KLR)
✦ The Court finds that the Defendants breached the Sale Agreement and that the Court has jurisdiction to handle the matter. The Plaintiff is entitled to the orders sought.
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Lawrence Kitonyi v James Njuguna Gachanga [2020] KEELC 3752 (KLR)
✦ The application is granted, and the applicant is granted leave to institute proceedings against the respondent within 60 days.
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Adan Hassan & another v AH (suing on his own behalf and that of FA-minor) [2020] KEELC 3856 (KLR)
✦ The trial court's decision is upheld, and the appellants are ordered to vacate the suit plots.
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Nancy Wanjiru Githua Njaaga v Margaret Njoki Mukirai [2020] KEELC 3414 (KLR)
✦ The court allows the application for amendment to correct the error in the Defendant's name, and awards costs to the Plaintiff.
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Saidi Tsuma Chimera v Joseph Hamisi Tui [2020] KEELC 3875 (KLR)
✦ The order dismissing the suit for want of prosecution is set aside, and the suit is reinstated. The plaintiff is directed to ensure that his case is ready for hearing within the next 30 days.
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Joseph Kiprotich Yegon v Tabarno Chepkiyeng [2020] KEELC 3921 (KLR)
✦ The motion is dismissed as the suit has been withdrawn and there is no enforceable order from March 10, 2009.
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Okuom v Onyango & another (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons 486 of 2015) [2020] KEELC 54 (KLR) (29 January 2020) (Judgment)
✦ The plaintiff's claim of adverse possession is dismissed as the plaintiff was permitted to live on the land and therefore adverse possession does not apply.
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Josephine Wambui Githiinji v Peter Gachengu Kimuhu & 2 others [2020] KEELC 3834 (KLR)
✦ The court found that the transaction was not valid and ordered the 1st Defendant to indemnify the 2nd Defendant.
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John Masinde Kanchenja v Trans-Nzoia Land Adjudication & Settlement Officer & 2 others; Jeremiah Marabu Miyoro (Interested Party) [2020] KEELC 3920 (KLR)
✦ The application is merited and conservatory orders are granted
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Ancient Inland Seas v Rolins Investments Limited & 5 others [2020] KEELC 3451 (KLR)
✦ The application is allowed, and eviction orders are issued against the respondents.