Kenyan case law

Siele v Bii (Sued as the Legal Representative of the Estate of Chelangat Tabutany Maseti alias Tabutany w/o Ratego) (Environment and Land Case E002 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 2734 (KLR) (7 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Plaintiff is declared to have acquired the land parcel by adverse possession.

Riwa v Odhiambo (As Personal Representative and Administrator of the Estate of the Late Jared Okumu Uyoga (Deceased)) (Environment and Land Case E024 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 2714 (KLR) (7 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court finds that the plaintiff's claim is not outlawed by the provisions of the Law of Succession Act and that the court has jurisdiction to hear the case.

Gitau (Suing as the Administrators of the Estate of Late Eliud Gitau Njoroge (Deceased)) v Mbugua & 17 others (Environment and Land Case E078 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 2781 (KLR) (7 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ A temporary injunction is issued restraining the Defendants from dealing with the suit land pending the hearing and determination of the main suit.

Kilonzi v Kamuti (Environment and Land Miscellaneous Application E001 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 2755 (KLR) (7 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court granted leave to appeal out of time and a stay of execution of judgement and other orders pending the hearing and execution of judgement.

Tinega (Suing as Legal Representative of the Estate of Nahason Tinega Kurura) v Mogeni & 2 others (Environment and Land Case 109 of 2021) [2026] KEELC 2652 (KLR) (6 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court dismissed the plaintiff's claims.

Kariuki v Njau & another (Miscellaneous Application E023 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 2681 (KLR) (6 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court grants the application for a stay of proceedings and transfers the case to Naivasha ELC

Muchina v Mbuuri & 2 others (Environment and Land Appeal E021 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 2683 (KLR) (6 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court held that the plaintiff is the sole absolute legal owner of the plot and the lease documents issued to the defendants are nullified.

Patel & 2 others v Gloria Nakova & Associates Advocates; Gitau (Interested Party) (Environment and Land Case E527 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 2636 (KLR) (6 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Defendant's withholding of documents and fees is improper, and the Originating Summons is allowed.

Mutai & 3 others v Mutai & another (Sued as the Legal Representatives of the Estate of Lilian Jepkosgei Mutai) (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons E003 of 2022) [2026] KEELC 2794 (KLR) (6 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court found the respondent guilty of contempt of court and ordered him to be cited for contempt.

Lukio v Lebanguti & another (Land Case Appeal E002 of 2026) [2026] KEELC 2630 (KLR) (6 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Respondents' application is dismissed in its entirety.

Mutai & 3 others v Mutai & another (Sued as the Legal Representatives of the Estate of Lilian Jepkosgei Mutai) (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons E003 of 2022) [2026] KEELC 2792 (KLR) (6 May 2026) (Judgment)

Njenga & another v Kenya Electrical Transmission Company Limited (Environment and Land Appeal 53 of 2023) [2026] KEELC 2650 (KLR) (6 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Appeal will be struck out summarily if the Plaintiffs do not file their Record of Appeal within 45 days. The Plaintiffs will have costs of the suit and interest from the date of filing suit.

Ebrahim & Company Limited v Gichombe t/a Kagich Investments & another (Environment and Land Case E646 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 2667 (KLR) (6 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court preserves the suit property pending the hearing and determination of the suit

Keibukwo Investments Limited v Saina (For the Estate of the Late Joachim Kipkemboi)) (Environment and Land Appeal E011 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 2706 (KLR) (6 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court found that the respondents could not be sued on behalf of the estate due to lack of letters of administration, and the appellant has no legal right over the suit property.

Karanja v Wamathai (Environment and Land Appeal E007 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 2697 (KLR) (6 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed, and the judgment of the trial court is varied to the extent that the refund of Sh. 1,500,000 shall be effected by the respondent within 30 days without any penalties.

Murang’a County Government v Nyingi & another (Environment and Land Case E055 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 2647 (KLR) (6 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Plaintiff has not satisfied the conditions necessary for granting the injunctive orders sought.

Munyiri (Suing as the legal administrator of the Estate of Isaac Gitau Munyiri alias Isaak - Deceased) & another v Wairagu & 3 others (Land Case E065 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 2641 (KLR) (6 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Plaintiffs have been in possession of the suit land since 2015. The Defendants' preliminary objection is dismissed. The Plaintiffs' motion for a temporary injunction is allowed.

Gumba (Suing as the legal administrator of all the Estate of Aloyce Gumba Oloo - Deceased) v Nenga alias Oduor Nenga & 2 others (Environment and Land Appeal E029 of 2022) [2026] KEELC 2644 (KLR) (6 May 2026) (Ruling)

Suistainable Devolepment Initiative (SDI) (CBO) & another v Attorney General & 5 others (Petition E001 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 2721 (KLR) (6 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The petition is dismissed. The court finds that the 6th Respondent has the requisite licenses and that the Sub County Agricultural Officer's report lacks details.

Irungu (Suing as the Legal Representative of David Irungu Muthui - Deceased) v Maina & another (Environment and Land Case E006 of 2023) [2026] KEELC 2662 (KLR) (6 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Plaintiff's suit is dismissed. The 1st Defendant holds the land in trust for the Plaintiff and all his other children. The Plaintiff's claim for a declaration and order to transfer the land to her is dismissed.

Yabuna v Munene & 2 others (Environment and Land Case 170 of 2017) [2026] KEELC 2740 (KLR) (6 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The plaintiff's claim is upheld, and the lease issued in his favor is declared valid. The 1st defendant's amended defense and counterclaim are dismissed.

Waweru & 2 others v Waweru & another (Sued as the Joint Administratix of the Estate of the Late Mwenje Waweru - Deceased) (Environment and Land Case Civil Suit 273 of 2017) [2026] KEELC 2672 (KLR) (6 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the 1st respondent/plaintiff

Rotheo & 2 others ((Suing on their behalf and on behalf of the 275 members of Arumrum Kambi ya Simba Self Help Group) v Lauti Hill General Stores & 42 others (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons E015 of 2022) [2026] KEELC 2704 (KLR) (6 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court held that the plaintiffs have not acquired the suit land through the doctrine of adverse possession.

Kipyego v Chepkaitany (Environment and Land Appeal E032 of 2026) [2026] KEELC 2691 (KLR) (6 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ A temporary stay of execution is granted to last for one year from the date of the ruling

Wanjala & 9 others v Keter & 3 others (Environment and Land Petition 2 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 2738 (KLR) (6 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court held that the first proprietors had a legitimate interest in the lease extension and that the National Land Commission should consider the application and furnish feedback.