Kenyan case law

Humphrey Ihugo Kang’ethe v John Mutisya Mumo [2017] KEELC 1321 (KLR)

Joseph Kazungu Mwangi v Joseph Odero Obwore & 11 others [2017] KEELC 2034 (KLR)

✦ Application to strike out the suit with costs dismissed

Martin Said Kilonzo Wambua v Njuma Matini James & another [2017] KEELC 3791 (KLR)

✦ The Plaintiff/Applicant failed to establish a prima facie case for an injunction, and the application is dismissed. However, the Court orders the Plaintiff/Applicant and the Defendant/Respondent to refrain from dealing with the suit property until the main suit is heard and determined.

Patrick Kivai Nduva v Noah Moneira Ole Kurrarru & another [2017] KEELC 3792 (KLR)

✦ The Court finds that the Plaintiff/Applicant has established a prima facie case and grants the injunction to preserve the status quo of the property pending the hearing and determination of the main suit.

African Inland Church – Kenya (Registered Trustees) v Catherine Nduku & 12 others [2017] KEELC 3790 (KLR)

✦ The Court finds that the Plaintiff/Applicant is the indefeasible and absolute proprietor of LR.No.209/11924 and orders the 1st-12th Defendants to vacate the land.

Mbugua Njuguna v Patrick Kimani Mbugua [2017] KEELC 2039 (KLR)

✦ The court finds in favor of the plaintiff, Mbugua Njuguna, and orders the cancellation of the 1974 transfer and the issuance of a declaratory order confirming the plaintiff's ownership.

Dinesh Jamnadas Thakkar & another v Damaris Nyambura Gakuyo & another [2017] KEELC 2050 (KLR)

✦ The court orders the cancellation of the transfer and the certificate of lease, and declares the land belongs to the plaintiffs.

Esther Muthoni v Kinyua Fredrick Mutegi & another [2017] KEELC 2072 (KLR)

✦ Orders of temporary injunction are granted to Muthoni to prevent Mutegi and Kareri from alienating, disposing, transferring, granting user, access or occupation of the properties without her consent or approval.

Malindi Ginneries Limited v Esther Muthoni Maina & another [2017] KEELC 2187 (KLR)

✦ An Order restraining the Defendant, her servants, agents, employees, or any person found present on the Plaintiff’s property known as Plot 300 Malindi from further trespass and/or further development of the said structure is granted.

Present Truth Fellowship (K) v Teresia Wanjiru & 2 others [2017] KEELC 2081 (KLR)

✦ The court finds that Present Truth Fellowship (K) is the registered owner of the land parcel and issues an order for the defendants to vacate the land within 45 days and a permanent injunction against them.

Kenlaysia Trading Limited v Kenya Tourism Development Corporation & 2 others [2017] KEELC 1842 (KLR)

✦ The applicant's application lacks merit and is dismissed with costs to the respondents.

Pauline Mutee Makumu & another v Ursula Kreszenntia Monika Herkenrath & 3 others [2017] KEELC 2170 (KLR)

✦ The Court found the documents improperly on record and expunged them. The plaintiffs cannot re-open their case and offer additional evidence.

John Seguton Chelimo v Maurice Ogero Nyakundi [2017] KEELC 2124 (KLR)

✦ The preliminary objection is sustained, and the application is struck out.

Andrew Kiplimo Cheruiyot v Moses Kiplagat Cheruiyot & another [2017] KEELC 1495 (KLR)

✦ The court grants the injunction application.

Njoka Kathuni & 2 others v Mbaka Kathuni & 2 others [2017] KEELC 2062 (KLR)

✦ The dismissal of the suit was per incurium and the suit is reinstated

James Kamake Karia v Kashu Ole Pere [2017] KEELC 1966 (KLR)

✦ The Plaintiff's Notice of Motion dated 21st October, 2015 is allowed in terms of prayers 2, 4, and 5 thereof. The Plaintiff will have the cost of the Application.

Lengare Ole Ngape v Mpaa Ole Damo & another [2017] KEELC 6 (KLR)

✦ The Court declines to grant the injunctive orders as the title to the property is in dispute and finds that a full trial is necessary.

Timothy Mutokaa Kariuki v Adan Maalim Ibrahim [2017] KEELC 5 (KLR)

✦ The court finds that the Plaintiff has failed to demonstrate a prima facie case against the Defendant.

Nairobi City County v Habiba Abdulherman Hawa & 8 others [2017] KEELC 1910 (KLR)

✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the intended third interested party

Rainlex Investment Limited v Maxwell Otieno Odongo & another [2017] KEELC 1888 (KLR)

✦ The court grants prayers 3 and 4 of the Plaintiff's application, allowing the Plaintiff to access its belongings/assets pending hearing and determination of the application. The Plaintiff will give an undertaking as to damages and will have the costs of the application.

Planet Foods Limited & 3 others v James David Abila & 8 others [2017] KEELC 1889 (KLR)

✦ The court finds that the applicants have a prima facie case and grants the injunction application.

Eunice Wangui Muturi v Francis Kamande & another [2017] KEELC 1855 (KLR)

✦ The applicants’ application for substitution is dismissed with costs to the Respondents

Mathu Nganga v Jane Wacuka Nganga [2017] KEELC 2153 (KLR)

✦ Appellant's appeal is incompetent and his application for substitution and injunction is denied

Clement Ndungu & another v Clement Ndungu & 4 others [2017] KEELC 1691 (KLR)

✦ The court found that an injunction would not issue affecting the entire parcel LR No. 7960, but issued an order of status quo preserving plot Nos. 50 and 51 on certain conditions.

Regnol Oil (K) Limited v National Land Commission & another [2017] KEELC 1802 (KLR)

✦ The court found that NLC did not exceed its mandate and upheld the revocation of Regnol’s title. The court also dismissed the claim for compensation and costs.