Kenyan case law
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Magige & 3 others v Chacha (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons 96 of 2018) [2026] KEELC 862 (KLR) (16 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The respondents should be evicted from the land parcel LR.No.Bugumbe/Mabera/211.
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Omolo (Suing as Legal Representative of the Estate of Charles Omolo Onyango) v Odira (Miscellaneous Application E031 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 875 (KLR) (16 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court dismisses the application as the one-year period prescribed by Order 17 Rule 2 of the Civil Procedure Rules has not lapsed, and the applicant's application is premature.
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Otwala & 4 others v Abonyo (Environment and Land Appeal E016 of 2023) [2026] KEELC 830 (KLR) (16 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court issued orders maintaining the status quo on the suit properties and allowing the applicant to stay in occupation pending the determination of the application.
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Ngonyo v Yusuf & 2 others (Environment and Land Case 813 of 2014) [2026] KEELC 798 (KLR) (16 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Chamber Summons dated 3rd October 2025 lacks merit and is hereby dismissed.
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M’Aciuri & 2 others v John (Suing as the Administrator of the Estate of M’amburukua M’muketha - Deceased) & another (Environment and Land Appeal E025 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 784 (KLR) (16 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is struck out with costs.
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General Japanese Auto Parts Limited v Nairobi City County Government & 2 others (Environment and Land Constitutional Petition E051 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 779 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The directions issued on 20th March 2025 should not be reviewed, varied, or set aside.
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Rift Valley Meat Suppliers Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society Ltd v Principal Secretary, State Department for Lands and Physical Planning & 3 others (Land Case Petition E006 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 712 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ Conservatory orders are granted to preserve the slaughterhouse and prevent interference with its peaceful occupation and enjoyment.
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Murutu v Mwangi (Being Sued as the Administrator of the Estate of Francis Mwangi Ndungu) & another; Ndungu & 4 others (Defendant to the Counterclaim) (Environment and Land Case 48 of 2020) [2026] KEELC 856 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court declares the letter of allotment and the certificate of lease issued to the Plaintiff as valid.
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Exclusive Living East Africa Limited v Bulimu (Environment and Land Originating Motion E002 of 2023) [2026] KEELC 850 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Defendant's application to withdraw the suit and seek an injunction is dismissed.
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Kenya Railways Corporation & another v Mawia & 4 others (Environment and Land Case 180 of 2015) [2026] KEELC 958 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Court ordered the removal of all illegal and unlawful structures from the Suit property and the Plaintiffs to enforce the law accordingly.
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Kimutai v Changwony & 2 others (Environment and Land Case 160 of 2015) [2026] KEELC 1875 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Plaintiff is found to be the wife of Kimutai Chelanga and the suit property is found to be matrimonial property. Spousal consent was not required for the sale of the suit property.
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Jepkirui & another (Administrator to the Estate of the Late Malakwen Arap Cheruiyot) v Chirchir & another (Environment and Land Case 63 of 2019) [2026] KEELC 815 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Land Dispute Tribunal proceedings were conducted without requisite jurisdiction, and the Plaintiffs are entitled to the reliefs sought in the Amended Plaint.
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Mbugua v Issa & another (Administrators of the Estate of Issa Mbugua Salim) & 2 others (Environment and Land Case Application E066 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 832 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Plaintiff acquired a proprietary interest in the suit property by adverse possession and the Defendants' right to recover the property is extinguished by operation of law.
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Kassim v Wanjiku & another (Environment and Land Case Civil Suit E305 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 778 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court ordered the preservation of the suit property pending trial and issued an order preserving the status quo as of the date of the ruling.
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Cattwright v Chief Magistrate Court Milimani Law Courts & 7 others; Ngugi & another (Defendant) (Environment and Land Petition E041 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 819 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court dismissed the application as the Respondents were aware of the application and actively participated.
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Carnation Properties Management Company Limited & 2 others v Carnation Properties Limited & 2 others (Land Case E122 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 746 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court has jurisdiction to hear and determine the suit and the applications herein. The suit is not sub judice.
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Wirell v Chepkosgey (Environment and Land Case 110 of 2015) [2026] KEELC 669 (KLR) (12 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court will not determine the loan issue, contributions, or costs as these were already agreed upon in the mediation settlement.
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Mediratta & 17 others v Karen Hills Limited & 2 others (Environment and Land Case E047 of 2021) [2026] KEELC 684 (KLR) (12 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court finds that the court has jurisdiction to hear and determine the dispute and dismisses the motion to strike out the Amended Plaint.
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Kalema v Memus & another (Environment and Land Case E029 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 739 (KLR) (12 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed as the appeal is not arguable and the conditions for a stay pending appeal are not met.
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Mutungi & 4 others v Kinangop Farmers Self Help Group (Sued Through Its Officials Peter Kamu Kamanga -Chairman Josephat Mwaniki Gitau-Secretary Shadrack Mwai Mbugua-Treasurer) (Environment and Land Appeal E020 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 686 (KLR) (12 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The appeals are dismissed. The trial magistrate's rulings are upheld.
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Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission v Gathoni & 2 others (Land Case E256 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 697 (KLR) (12 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court found the Motion to be res judicata and denied the stay of proceedings.
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Muthusi (Suing as the administrator of the Estate of Jackson Muthusi Mwano - Deceased) v Kilungu & another (Environment and Land Appeal E006 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 744 (KLR) (12 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Appellant failed to prove that the deceased was a shareholder of Kilungu Development Fund and that the shares were fraudulently transferred. The Appellant's claims are dismissed.
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Mwobobia v Gacheri & another (Land Case (Originating Summons) E013 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 782 (KLR) (12 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court granted the defendants leave to bring a counterclaim and allocated a fresh hearing date.
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Maina v Administrators of the Estate of Bernard Odipo (Deceased) (Environment and Land Appeal E060 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 825 (KLR) (12 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The notice issued by the Respondent was not in compliance with the Landlord and Tenant (Shops, Hotels and Catering Establishments) Act Cap. 301, Laws of Kenya, and the notice to terminate the tenancy was therefore invalid.
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Northern Block Residents Ltd v National Environment Management Authority & 2 others (Environment and Land Case Judicial Review Application E001 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 683 (KLR) (12 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds the Motion competent and grants leave to institute the present Motion, but does not issue the requested orders.