Kenyan case law
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Njai v County Government of Taita Taveta & 3 others (Land Case E006 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 693 (KLR) (Environment and Land) (12 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court found that the plaintiff did not prove his case to the required standard and is not entitled to the reliefs sought.
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Rono v Ngetich (Suing as the Administratrix and/or Personal Representative of the Estate of George Fredrick Ngetich - Deceased) & 3 others (Environment and Land Case E002 of 2023) [2026] KEELC 710 (KLR) (12 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The 1st Defendant's Preliminary Objection lacks merit and is dismissed.
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Xavier & another v County Government of Narok & 4 others (Environment and Land Petition E002 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 732 (KLR) (12 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Further Amended Petition is not incompetent and is not resjudicata.
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Mungai & another v Cheska Agencies Limited & 3 others (Environment and Land Case 388 of 2017) [2026] KEELC 741 (KLR) (12 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court found that the plaintiffs did not fulfill the terms of the sale agreement and thus are not entitled to specific performance.
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Mwangu & another v Muumbi (Environment and Land Case E036 of 2022) [2026] KEELC 759 (KLR) (12 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Plaintiffs' suit is res judicata and is hereby struck out with costs to the Defendant.
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Naikuni v Chairman Board of Trustee Purko Development Trust - Seleila Ole Mwanik & 3 others (Environment and Land Petition E013 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 663 (KLR) (12 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court finds and holds that the Petitioner is not deserving of the conservatory orders sought.
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Ngeno v Chepkwony (Sued in his capacity as the legal representative of Taplule w/o Kenda - Deceased) & another (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons E001 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 702 (KLR) (12 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Court finds that the Plaintiff has acquired a one-and-a-half-acre portion of land comprised in Kericho/Getarwet/89 by way of adverse possession.
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Nyachienga v Akao t/a Senta View Studio (Environment and Land Appeal E013 of 2013) [2026] KEELC 942 (KLR) (12 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed as the Magistrates' Court had no jurisdiction due to the finding of the BPRT that the tenancy was a controlled tenancy.
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KCB Bank Group Kenya Limited & another v Getondo (Environment and Land Miscellaneous Case E002 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 924 (KLR) (12 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court agrees with the applicants' contention and orders the transfer of the suit Kisii CMCC/ELC No. E113 of 2023 to the Chief Magistrates' Court at Kakamega and consolidation with the suit Kakamega CMCC/ELC No. E249 of 2023.
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Onimbo (Suing as the Legal Representative of the Estate of Camlus Ochomo Ogwel - Deceased) v Onyango & 4 others (Environment and Land Case E014 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 711 (KLR) (12 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The suit is struck out for being filed in a court lacking jurisdiction.
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Ray Pharmaceuticals Limited & 6 others v County Government of Kiambu (Environment and Land Case 1191 of 2013) [2026] KEELC 796 (KLR) (12 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is allowed, and a stay of execution pending appeal is granted pending the hearing and determination of the appeal.
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Bwire & another v Siwa (Land Case Appeal E015 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 659 (KLR) (12 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The 1st Respondent’s Notice of Preliminary Objection lacks merit and is dismissed. The Application is partially successful, and the following orders are issued: orders of stay of execution are set aside, the order extracted on 10/4/2025 is reviewed, a mandatory injunction is issued, and the costs of the application are awarded to the respondent.
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Nyaku Limited v Metropolis Star Labs Kenya Ltd & 2 others; Gheewa & another (Interested Parties) (Environment and Land Case E001 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 800 (KLR) (12 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court granted leave to amend the defense
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Kigen v Kiptoo & 9 others (Land Case E065 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 660 (KLR) (12 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Notice of Motion Application dated 14th July, 2025 is hereby dismissed with costs to the Defendants.
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Wambugu v Muigai (Environment and Land Case E52 of 2023) [2026] KEELC 675 (KLR) (12 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application to set aside the judgment is dismissed with costs to the Plaintiff.
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Mbogo v Samuel & another (Environment and Land Appeal E018 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 788 (KLR) (11 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court grants the oral plea for leave to amend the application dated 16/12/2025 and adjourns the hearing due to the appellant's intention to amend the application. The respondent is awarded today’s costs, assessed at Kshs 3000/=. The same is to be paid within 30 days.
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Kirima (Through the Administratrix Anne W Kirima) v Advocates & 2 others (Environment and Land Miscellaneous Application E076 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1182 (KLR) (11 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application for leave to appeal is allowed
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Rotich v Chelanga & 6 others (Environment and Land Case 8 of 2022) [2026] KEELC 881 (KLR) (11 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is reinstated and the firm of M/S Tarigo Kiptoo & Company is appointed as the Plaintiff/Applicant's legal representatives.
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Muchiri & 2 others v Muchiri (Environment and Land Appeal E012 of 2020) [2026] KEELC 649 (KLR) (11 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed.
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Amis & another v Nyapola & another (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons E013 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 927 (KLR) (11 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court denies the application for orders of inhibition and temporary injunction.
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Guchu & 3 others v Kamau (Suing as the Personal Administrator of Antony Kamau Njuguna) (Environment and Land Appeal E010 of 2023) [2026] KEELC 629 (KLR) (11 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The motion for stay of execution has no merit and is dismissed with costs to the respondent.
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Mulama & 2 others v Choge & 7 others (Environment and Land Case 52 of 2011 & 57 of 2022 (Consolidated)) [2026] KEELC 905 (KLR) (11 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The suits are not res judicata, and the SHG and Society are entitled to the reliefs sought in their respective suits.
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Kenya Church of Christ (Suing Through) Bishop Peter Macharia Wachira & 2 others v Karumbi & 6 others (Environment and Land Case 266 of 2017) [2026] KEELC 610 (KLR) (11 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court grants the 1st Defendant leave to amend his statement of defense and file a witness statement.
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Murage v Waganagwa & another (Environment and Land Appeal E008 of 2023) [2026] KEELC 979 (KLR) (11 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is successful, the judgment of the trial court is set aside, and the Appellant is awarded Kshs. 400,000 in damages and interest.
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Nyagah & 2 others v Chibayi (Environment and Land Appeal E032 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 956 (KLR) (11 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed as the trial court's decision was not based on a whim or prejudice, and the trial court took into account relevant matters.