Kenyan case law

Joyce Njoki Mburu v David Mburu Mararo [2020] KEELC 2171 (KLR)

✦ The court found in favor of the plaintiff, declaring that she has acquired by adverse possession the portion of the suit property she is occupying and using.

Mercy Wanjiru Igogo & 4 others v Francis Thuku Gakumo & 4 others; Joseph Gitau Njoki (interested Interested Party) [2020] KEELC 2174 (KLR)

✦ The court dismissed the plaintiffs' claims, finding no fraud and that the plaintiffs lack the locus standi to represent the estate of the deceased.

Jane Kendi Ikinyua v Nairobi City County; Co-operative Bank of Kenya Limited (Garnishee) [2020] KEELC 2161 (KLR)

✦ The preliminary objection is upheld, and the chamber summons dated 27th November 2017 is dismissed with costs to the garnishee and the defendant.

Joseph Malit Maeku & 60 others v Nkurunah Ole Masikonde & 7 others (Environment & Land Case 44 of 2017) [2020] KEELC 2124 (KLR) (11 June 2020) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed as it lacks merit due to inordinate delay and lack of a plausible explanation.

Mary Safari Mugenya & another v Cornelius Kagui Thuku & 5 others [2020] KEELC 1837 (KLR)

✦ The court dismissed the plaintiffs' suit and allowed the 1st defendant's counterclaim for rent.

Damon Abudho Agola v Anjelina Otieno Ojwang & another [2020] KEELC 1786 (KLR)

✦ The previous judgment is set aside, and the title of the suit land is ordered to revert to the name of the second applicant.

Nelson Omolo Achola v George Omondi Ajwala [2020] KEELC 1743 (KLR)

✦ The court rules in favor of the plaintiff, awarding him the disputed land parcels and ordering the Land Registrar and Surveyor to revise the boundaries on the ground to align with the Preliminary Index Diagram (PID). The court also awards Kshs. 50,000 in general damages to the plaintiff.

Rishard Abdulrehman Khator v Idha Marie Ahmed & 2 others [2020] KEELC 1811 (KLR)

✦ Application for stay pending appeal dismissed due to unreasonable delay

Joseph Okech Nyamanga v Philip Odero Makabongo & 2 others [2020] KEELC 1804 (KLR)

✦ The plaintiff is deemed to have the requisite locus standi to commence the suit and the suit is not time barred.

Alfred Karasha Sankale & another v Simeon Joseph Ole Karasha & 3 others [2020] KEELC 2159 (KLR)

✦ The application is premature and will be disallowed.

Davis Mwalimo Mwangeka v Kenya Ports Authority & another [2020] KEELC 1807 (KLR)

✦ The application for amendment of the plaint is allowed.

Lucy Ghati v Charles Matinde Nyakoba & another [2020] KEELC 1783 (KLR)

✦ The notice of motion dated 07/01/2020 is dismissed with costs to the respondents.

Martine Ole Kusai & 2 others v Ngugi Ndibii Wamutua [2020] KEELC 76 (KLR)

✦ The court will not strike out the respondents' appeal as it would deny the respondents access to justice on a technicality. The court will disallow the Notice of Motion and order that each party bear its own costs.

David Wanyoike Gathua v Hosea Imbo Owino [2020] KEELC 1999 (KLR)

✦ The court finds in favor of Gathua, issuing a permanent injunction and an order for eviction.

Samuel Matunde Muchina v Samuel Kiptoo Ruto & 9 others; Joshua Kirwa Bett (Suing as the Power of Attorney for Priscilla Jebungei Kirwa) & 7 others (Interested Parties/Applicants) [2020] KEELC 991 (KLR)

✦ The court can allow applications for joinder after judgment if assessment of damages is pending. In this case, there is no assessment of damages pending, and the matter is concluded, so the rule does not apply.

Jane Manyasi Mwangemi v Isuwiriyo Management Co. Ltd & 4 others [2020] KEELC 2116 (KLR)

✦ Petition dismissed with costs

Eileen Mercy Wangari Karugi v Crispus Maina Gaitho [2020] KEELC 2125 (KLR)

✦ The plaintiff is entitled to injunctive relief for the suit property and the defendant is restrained from harassing the plaintiff.

Najmuddin Hassanali Noorbhai (Suing as Personal Representative of the estates of Gulamhussein Mohamedali Noorbhai, Hassanali Mohamedali Noorbhai, Yusufali Mohamedali Noorbhai, Alibhai Mohamedali Noorbhai & Abdulhussein Mohamedali Noorbhai) & 4 others v Mobil Oil Kenya Limited & another [2020] KEELC 2112 (KLR)

✦ The plaintiffs' suit is dismissed with costs to the defendants

Caroline Wanyua Mwendwa & another v China Road and Bridge Corporation (K) [2020] KEELC 2235 (KLR)

✦ The Defendant's application is dismissed with costs to the Plaintiffs, and the Plaintiffs' application is granted.

Clement Muturi Kigano v County Government of Mombasa & 2 others [2020] KEELC 2128 (KLR)

✦ The Plaintiff's application is dismissed with costs, as he failed to demonstrate a genuine and arguable case.

Ngorika Farmers Co-operative Ltd v John Kiarie & 2 others [2020] KEELC 2220 (KLR)

✦ The Court dismissed the application for stay of execution of the judgment pending appeal due to the negative orders issued and the lack of substantial loss to the Applicant.

Julius Mugo Gachagua v Peter Mahinda Kanyora & 2 others [2020] KEELC 2222 (KLR)

✦ The court grants a stay of execution of the contempt ruling pending appeal, but with a condition that if the applicant continues to dispose of land, the stay will be automatically discharged.

Mary Gathoni Gathuo &another; v David Kariuki Mathenge [2020] KEELC 2109 (KLR)

✦ The 2nd Appellant's title to the land is invalid as the Respondent had no proprietary interest to pass to the 2nd Appellant at the time of the agreement.

Meshack Mwaka Musyoki (Suing on behalf of the Estate of Henry Musyoki Kilonzi-(Deceased) v Gladys Mutheu Makau; Joseph Mboge Kyathe, Benson Muthwi Makula, Benjamin Kilonzo, Hadson Nyambariga, Joel Nthei Mwanzia, Kellen Igoki Murithi, Andrew Wambari Ng’ang’a, Amina Shida Adam, Anne Kerubo Samoka, Francis Wandhogho Mwaita & Onditi Ouma(Interested Parties) (Environment & Land Case 250 of 2017) [2020] KEELC 2254 (KLR) (5 June 2020) (Ruling)

✦ The court allows the application to set aside the consent order, stay the sub-division of land, consolidate the two suits, and grant the Interested Parties leave to be enjoined as defendants in this suit.

Charles Munene Ngochi v Mary Mugure [2020] KEELC 1899 (KLR)