Kenyan case law

Njiru v Njiru (Environment and Land Appeal E015 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 647 (KLR) (11 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court sets aside the learned trial magistrate's judgment and decree and allows the appellant's counterclaim.

Takata Limited v Solio Ranch Limited & another (Environment and Land Case 18 of 2021) [2026] KEELC 743 (KLR) (11 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court grants a further and final order of Stay Of Execution of the judgment lasting three months from the date of delivery of this ruling.

Neswa Investments Ltd & 2 others v Chengo & another (Environment and Land Case E029A of 2023) [2026] KEELC 703 (KLR) (11 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The withdrawal of the suit Malindi ELC 53 of 2018 is allowed, and the defendants are awarded costs upon the suit. The suit shall proceed as though there was never any deconsolidation with Malindi ELC 53 of 2018 in the first place, and the matter shall be mentioned on 23rd April 2026 for pretrial.

Kiragu (Suing as the administrator of the Estate of James Kiragu Wachira - Deceased) v Muriithi (Sued as the administrator of both the Estates of Kaguchue Mugo and Lucia Wairimu Kirangano - Deceased) & another (Environment and Land Appeal E023 of 2021) [2026] KEELC 648 (KLR) (11 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal and affirmed the judgment and decree of the Chief Magistrate.

Okello v Ong'ondo & 6 others (Environment and Land Appeal E010 of 2022) [2026] KEELC 1562 (KLR) (11 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court dismissed the application with costs.

Waithaka & 2 others v Muriuki (Sued as the Legal Administrators of the Estate of Francis Muriuki Wahome – Deceased) & 5 others (Environment and Land Appeal E008 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 604 (KLR) (11 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Court dismissed the appeal, finding that the Appellants had not established their entitlement to compensation and that the learned magistrate had not erred in her exercise of discretion on costs.

China Communications Construction Co. Ltd v Kenya Forest Services (Environment and Land Case E113 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 708 (KLR) (11 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The notice of motion dated 14/8/2025 in this case is allowed in terms of prayers no. 3 thereof. The orders made on 24/09/2025 declining to join Kenya Ports Authority as an interested party are hereby reviewed by this court suo motu in the interests of justice.

China Communications Construction Co. Ltd v South Seas Services Ltd (Environment and Land Case E105 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 707 (KLR) (11 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The defendant's Notice of Motion is allowed only in terms of prayer no. 4, while the rest of the prayers are dismissed. ELC NO E105 OF 2025 shall be the lead file.

Mukinye Enterprises Limited & 2 others v Mikwa & another (Environment and Land Appeal E055 of 2023) [2026] KEELC 749 (KLR) (11 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Court finds that Hon. Dr. Macharia, who presided over the hearing, did not have the required jurisdiction to hear the matter and that the subsequent judgment by Hon. Atambo is a legal nullity.

Wamalwa v Ekirapa (Environment and Land Miscellaneous Application E002 of 2022) [2026] KEELC 627 (KLR) (11 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court declines to allow the application and dismisses it with costs.

Komen v Yator (Environment and Land Case E002 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 671 (KLR) (11 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Preliminary Objection is not merited and is dismissed. The Applicant is condemned to pay costs to the Respondent.

Okello v Odhiambo & 2 others (Environment and Land Case E028 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1118 (KLR) (11 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court granted the injunction application.

Chelimo & 3 others (Suing as the Administrators of the Estate of the Late Joseph Kibiator Chelimo) v Ruto (Sued as the legal Administrator of the Estate of Ruto Rotich Tingos) (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons E004 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 644 (KLR) (11 February 2026) (Ruling)

Sunrise Vision Self-Help Suing through its officials Titus Mutwota (Secretary) and Bernard Wambua (Vice- Chair) v Ndehi & another (Environment and Land Case Civil Suit 224 of 2017) [2026] KEELC 618 (KLR) (11 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court did not render the judgement scheduled on the 10th July, 2025 due to pending applications, thus the prayer to arrest the judgement is overtaken by events.

JM Mwangi & Company Advocates Llp v Muguna (Environment and Land Miscellaneous Application E014 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 827 (KLR) (11 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The application is allowed as the clients bill of costs was indeed taxed by the Taxing Master.

Mulesi (Suing as the personal representative of the Estate of Juma Shibende Oloo) v Masakhwe & another (Environment and Land Miscellaneous Case E051 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 938 (KLR) (11 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the respondents

Omari v Ondieki & 3 others (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons E009 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 963 (KLR) (11 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The applicant is entitled to be registered as the proprietor of the portion of the land he occupies by the doctrine of adverse possession.

Ojala v Ojala & another (Environment and Land Case E004 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 816 (KLR) (11 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The preliminary objection is dismissed with costs to the plaintiff, and the suit is transferred to the Migori Subordinate Court.

Ombeka v Okari & another (Sued as Administrators of the Estate of Samson Okari) (Environment and Land Appeal E012 of 2021) [2026] KEELC 947 (KLR) (11 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court dismissed the appeal and ordered the appellant to vacate the disputed portion of the plot and demolish any structures on it, limiting himself to a width of 25 feet.

Siagora v Muhati (Sued as the Administrator of the Estate of Andrew Mukhutsi (Deceased)) & 2 others (Environment and Land Case 54 of 2015) [2026] KEELC 955 (KLR) (11 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court held that the defendant is the lawful owner of the suit property

China Communications Construction Co Ltd v South Seas Services Ltd (Environment and Land Case E105 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 705 (KLR) (11 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The EIA License is valid, and the suit land belongs to the Kenya Forests Service.

Njeru (Suing as the legal representative of the Estate of Mary Wanjiku Muchira) v Karanja (Environment and Land Appeal E026 of 2022) [2026] KEELC 650 (KLR) (11 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal and upheld the learned trial magistrate's decision to strike out the suit with costs.

Kamau v Nicholus & another (Environment and Land Case E014 of 2022) [2026] KEELC 965 (KLR) (11 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court finds that the registration of the land in the name of Irene Wangari was obtained fraudulently and grants the plaintiff's prayers.

Omicron Holdings Limited v Attorney General & 3 others (Environment and Land Case 1191 of 2016) [2026] KEELC 615 (KLR) (11 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court denies the Plaintiff's application to recall its witness and produce the Certificate of Lease.

Simiyu (Suing as the Administrator of the Estate of Boniface Malala Musungu - Deceased) v Nyundo (Suing as the Administrator of the Estate of William Nyundo alias Nyundo Nachibati - Deceased) & another (Environment and Land Miscellaneous Application E082 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 981 (KLR) (11 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court granted the application for stay of execution and leave to appeal.