Kenyan case law

Ndiga & another v Wawira (Sued on Behalf o the Estate of John Nthiga Nthakanio) (Environment and Land Miscellaneous Application E039 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 2871 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court grants leave to file the appeal out of time but with strict terms, and grants a stay of execution pending the appeal.

Chudasama v Chudasama & 2 others (Environment and Land Case 1394 of 2016 & 249 of 2019 (Consolidated)) [2026] KEELC 2836 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court finds the Notice of Motion unmerited and dismisses it.

Kyuvi v Kwinga & another (Environment and Land Appeal E004 of 2021) [2026] KEELC 2841 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is allowed, and the judgment of the trial magistrate is set aside. The Respondents' claim is dismissed.

Musungu t/a Musungu Pekke & Company Advocates v Ng’ang’a (Environment and Land Miscellaneous Application E013 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 2999 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Ruling)

Nyaga & 5 others (Suing on their behalf and as officials, on behalf of Mathari Villagers’ Self Help Project'S Membership) v Registered Trustees Catholiс Archdiocese of Nyeri (Environment and Land Case 119 of 2013) [2026] KEELC 3011 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Ruling)

Mbeya v Okata (Miscellaneous Application E006 of 2026) [2026] KEELC 2908 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Directions)

✦ The application is deferred and directions are given for the file to be placed before the High Court Judge for appropriate directions.

Homem v Standard Group PLC (Environment and Land Appeal E152 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 2845 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The learned Magistrate's failure to determine the specifically pleaded reliefs of vacant possession, mesne profits and/or damages constitutes a misdirection in law warranting appellate intervention. However, the Appellant did not properly plead and prove trespass, continued occupation, or failure to give vacant possession.

Omari v Awino & 3 others; General & another (Interested Parties) (Environment and Land Case 185 of 2018) [2026] KEELC 3026 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Judgment)

General Pack Limited & 2 others v L.P Holdings (Environment and Land Civil Appeal E020 of 2026) [2026] KEELC 2993 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Ruling)

National Land Commission v Wambugu (Miscellaneous Civil Application 2B of 2024) [2026] KEELC 3024 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Ruling)

Njue v Opiyo (Environment and Land Appeal E025 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 2869 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Ruling)

Munywoki (Suing as the Legal Representative and the Administrator of the Estate of Miili Mumo Mukuu Deceased) v The Director of Land Adjudication and Settlement & 5 others (Environment and Land Miscellaneous Case E036 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 2848 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ Preliminary objection upheld, Applicant's Notice of Motion struck out with costs to Interested Party

Lalji v Ochok i& Ochoki Associates Advocates (Environment and Land Case Civil Suit E153 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 2990 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Ruling)

Okado v Odhiambo & another (Environment and Land Case E002 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 2889 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Ruling)

Musungu t/a Musungu Pekke & Co Advocates v Ng’ang’a (Environment and Land Miscellaneous Application E014 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 3020 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Ruling)

Kantafu Housing Cooperative Society v Chatur t/a Chatur Radio Services (Environment and Land Appeal 99 of 2019) [2026] KEELC 3027 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Ruling)

Ngure v Kiragu (Environment and Land Appeal E016 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 2847 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Judgment)

Hassan & another v Odongo & 2 others (Suing as Chairman, Secretary & Treasurer Respectively of East Sidaz Self Help Youth Group) (Environment and Land Appeal 224 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 2864 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Judgment)

Muchiri v Kuria (Environment and Land Miscellaneous Case E023 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 2893 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court denied the applicant's application for leave to appeal out of time and dismissed the application with costs.

Abninasir v R&K Investments Limited & 2 others (Land Case Appeal E202 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 3018 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Ruling)

Mohamed v Thube & another (Environment and Land Case 1 of 2013) [2026] KEELC 2913 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Directions)

✦ Application deferred due to lack of service proof

Ochieng (Suing as the administrator of the Estate of Nelson Ochieng Adhok) v Abira (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons E079 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 2905 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The respondent's Preliminary Objection is devoid of merit and is dismissed.

Kirugo & another v Waweru (Land Originating Summons E007 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 2897 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Plaintiffs have proved on a balance of probabilities that they have occupied the suit property for over 40 years, and their right of action had accrued as at the time of filing the suit.

Mbogoh & another v Tonui - Managing Director & 5 others (Environment and Land Case E038 & E049 of 2025 (Consolidated)) [2026] KEELC 2906 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court granted the Plaintiff's application for injunctions to prevent the Defendants from denying her access to the land and from using the police or other persons to intimidate her off the land.

Mussukuya v Musoi & 3 others (Environment and Planning Civil Case E019 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 2844 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Motion is dismissed