Kenyan case law

Christine Chepkorir v Benjamin Langat & another [2017] KEELC 1720 (KLR)

✦ The suit should be consolidated with ELC No 43 of 2017 (O.S) for purposes of hearing and determination.

Mirichu Building Company v Joseph Logohe Amwayi [2017] KEELC 652 (KLR)

✦ The Plaintiff has proved on a balance of probabilities that it is the owner of the suitland and the Defendant should vacate the land.

Edward Mungai Mburu & 3 others v Sauti Sacco Limited & 7 others [2017] KEELC 1742 (KLR)

✦ The interim orders issued on 17/9/2008 are hereby discharged.

M’Ndubi M’Ndaka v Eustace M’Miriti [2017] KEELC 1768 (KLR)

✦ The suit is dismissed

Samuel Lenges Lesariyo v Pierina Kajera [2017] KEELC 159 (KLR)

✦ The defendant is to transfer the land parcel to the plaintiff forthwith.

Eliphas Mbae M’raiji v Caroline Wanja Mbae & 2 others [2017] KEELC 1776 (KLR)

Isaac Chebon & 4 others v County Government of Baringo [2017] KEELC 1550 (KLR)

✦ The court grants a temporary injunction restraining the defendant from constructing a cattle dip on the plot until an EIA is given.

Harambee Children Therapy Centre Kinderhilfsprojekte v Kenya Railways Corporation & another [2017] KEELC 1158 (KLR)

David Kipkosgei Kimeli v Titus Barmasai [2017] KEELC 1506 (KLR)

✦ The plaintiff's application to re-open the case and adduce fresh evidence was denied.

Isaac Gathungu Wanjohi v Moses Kiruti Lempaso & 2 others [2017] KEELC 1778 (KLR)

✦ The Court finds that the Plaintiff is the registered owner of the suit land and that the Defendants are interfering with his occupation and possession of the suit land including developments thereon.

Caroline Sabiri Manyange v Njeri Ene Yaile & another [2017] KEELC 1785 (KLR)

✦ The Court finds that the Plaintiff has a prima facie case with a probability of success and grants the injunctive orders.

Charles Gathari Kaniaru v Francis N. Muroki & 4 others [2017] KEELC 1765 (KLR)

✦ The Plaintiff's claim for eviction and replacement of beacons is upheld.

Christine Muthoni Kiama v Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Interior & Coordination of National Government & 2 others [2017] KEELC 1769 (KLR)

✦ The court declines to grant the application for an injunction to close the pour flash toilet, as it would not be in the best public interest.

Republic v National Land Commission Ex-Parte Solai Ruiyobei Farm Limited [2017] KEELC 1595 (KLR)

✦ Prohibition order issued to stop respondent from allocating land to squatters

Ashmi Investment Limited v Riakina Limited & another [2017] KEELC 1761 (KLR)

✦ The court dismisses the Plaintiff's claim and allows the 1st Defendant's counterclaim.

Mailua Estates Limited v Pushan Miato & 5 others [2017] KEELC 1779 (KLR)

✦ The Notice of Motion is not merited and is disallowed.

Mwenda Kajogi v Kiberenge Munyua & another [2017] KEELC 1784 (KLR)

✦ The suit is dismissed due to the plaintiff's conduct

Michael Kimani (suing on his own behalf and as the Executor of the Estate of Mweya Karonga v George Kimani Gitau (Sued on his own behalf and in his capacity as the Administrator of the Estate of Gitau Karonga [2017] KEELC 1512 (KLR)

✦ The plaintiff is entitled to the protection of the court pending the determination of the issues he has raised in the plaint. The plaintiff stands to suffer irreparable injury which cannot be compensated for in damages if the injunction sought is not granted. The injunction is granted for a period of twelve (12) months from the date hereof or until the hearing and determination of the suit whichever comes earlier.

Peter Muiruri Kamau v Mary Mwihaki Kamau [2017] KEELC 1642 (KLR)

✦ The Court held that the Plaintiff's allegations of fraud, breach of trust, and undue influence were not proven, and the Defendant was found to be a bonafide purchaser.

Jones Mululu Mueke v Simon Mwaniki Kaunga & another [2017] KEELC 1912 (KLR)

✦ The Plaintiff has established a prima facie case and the Application for Temporary Injunction is allowed.

Esther Kamene Kimanthi & another v Chrispus Makau Kiamba [2017] KEELC 1907 (KLR)

✦ The court allows the plaintiffs' application for a temporary injunction to prevent the defendant from dispossessing the plaintiffs from the land.

Rosebella Iranmwenya Mirieh v Mwangi Ngugi [2017] KEELC 1619 (KLR)

✦ The order for specific performance is declined. The order extending time within which to obtain consent from the Land Control Board is declined. The defendant is ordered to refund to the plaintiff the sum of Kshs 1,550,000 together with Kshs 30,000 being the costs of subdivision forthwith with interest at court rates from the time of filing suit till payment in full.

Joyce Mutethya Kimanthi & another v Isaac Kalua [2017] KEELC 3719 (KLR)

✦ The Defendant's Application is allowed, and the Defendant is granted leave to defend the suit unconditionally.

Michael James Karanja v Boro Kabithia & 10 others [2017] KEELC 1864 (KLR)

✦ The Plaintiff is the duly registered proprietor of the suit property.

Agnes Mumbanu Kinako v Attorney General & 5 others [2017] KEELC 1925 (KLR)

✦ The Plaintiff has the locus standi to institute the suit and the claim for damages is not time-barred.