Kenyan case law
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Omar v Sketty (As Administrator of the Estate of Nassor Mohamed Nahdy (Deceased)) (Environment and Land Appeal E021 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 2507 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court dismisses the application and sets aside the orders issued on 1st October 2025.
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Kalil & 3 others v Hassan (Environment and Land Appeal E001 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 2461 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Notice of Motion is dismissed, and the applicants are ordered to bear the respondent's costs. The file is closed as there is no valid appeal pending.
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Ram v Gupta (Sued as the Personal Representative and Administrator of the Estate of Prem Lal Ramnath a.k.a. Prem Lal Ramnath Gupta a.k.a. Prem Gupta - Deceased) & another (Environment and Land Case E011 of 2022) [2026] KEELC 2540 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Court found that the impugned documents were forged and that the transfer into the joint names of the Plaintiff and the deceased Defendant was not lawful and procedural.
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Muthama & 3 others v Ngari (Miscellaneous Application E037 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 2605 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Applicants are granted leave to file their Memorandum of Appeal out of time and an order of stay of execution is granted pending the appeal.
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Waweru & 8 others v Mureithi t/a Kenya Projects Budget & Executive Homes (Environment and Land Case E075 & 139 of 2022 (Consolidated)) [2026] KEELC 2470 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Court declines to grant the alternative prayer for specific performance and orders accordingly.
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DCK Women Group (Trough its registered Officials Margaret Nyokabi Muchiri and Nancy Wangare Githitu) v Muchuna & 2 others (Environment and Land Appeal E016 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 2570 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Appellant's title to the land parcels is not null and void due to fraud or illegal acquisition. The Appellant is declared the bona fide legal and equitable owner of the land parcels.
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Akivaga & 5 others v Commission on Administrative Justice; Coldstone Investment Limited & another (Interested Parties) (Judicial Review Application E006 of 2026) [2026] KEELC 2514 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court dismisses the application and grants costs to the respondent.
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Mabonga t/a Mabonga & Company Advocates v Agricultural Development Corporation & 2 others (Environment and Land Miscellaneous Case E010 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 2508 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court finds that the taxing officer fell into error in principle, first by failing to determine whether an Advocate-Client relationship existed between the parties, and secondly by proceeding to tax the Bill of Costs notwithstanding the absence of such a relationship upon which the Bill could properly be sustained.
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Kipkenei & Company Advocates v Pineapples Edge Limited (Environment and Land Miscellaneous Case 11 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 2458 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court orders the Director to be examined on oath regarding the Respondent's property, means, and any debts owing to it.
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Republic v Busia County Land Registrar & another; Emomeri & another (Interested Parties); Emurudu (Ex parte Applicant) (Environment and Land Judicial Review Case E001 of 2023) [2026] KEELC 2517 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The applicant has not discharged the burden placed on him of proving that he may suffer substantial loss if the stay is not granted.
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Tanchu v Tanchu (Environment and Land Case E056 of 2021) [2026] KEELC 2535 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Court finds that the Plaintiff failed to prove the Defendant obtained title to the suit property through fraud and that a customary trust cannot be implied.
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Sheikh & 18 others v Elegant Holdings Limited & 6 others (Environment and Land Case E018 of 2023) [2026] KEELC 2558 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application for stay of proceedings pending Civil Appeal No. E002 of 2026 is dismissed. The Plaintiffs have demonstrated urgency and irreparable harm sufficient to defeat the stay sought. The Applicants have failed to meet the threshold under Order 42 Rule 6(1) of the Civil Procedure Rules, 2010.
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Eliazar & another v Sambu (Environment and Land Appeal E049 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 2554 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court grants leave to the firm of JK Kaptich & Associates Advocates to come on record for the Respondent/Applicant.
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Malombo t/a OM Robinson & Company Advocates v Kainembabazi (Sued as the Executrix of the Estate of John Wycliffe Rutagyemwa Kazzora - Deceased) (Civil Appeal E066 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 2416 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court allows the Appellant's motion to appeal and admit the Memorandum of Appeal filed outside the prescribed time, explaining that the delay was reasonable and arose from factors beyond the Appellant's control.
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Korir v Sonoya & 2 others (Environment and Land Miscellaneous Application E019 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 2592 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application lacks merit and is dismissed with costs.
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Yaile v Mereru & another (Environment and Land Case E011 of 2021) [2026] KEELC 2549 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The appropriate court to handle the issues raised in this case is the succession court
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Gichuhi Chairman & 2 others (Suing for and on Behalf of Marurui Estate Residents Welfare Association) v Mwaniki & another (Environment and Land Case 473 of 2008) [2026] KEELC 2511 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court grants the stay of execution pending the appeal and sets aside the proclamation and attachment of the Personal Assets of the Officials of the Defendants Society.
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Kaikai v Kalasinga (Environment and Land Miscellaneous Case E002 of 2026) [2026] KEELC 2465 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is struck out as it is not competent.
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Nzomo (Suing on his own Behalf and on Behalf of Kunde Road Residents Welfare Association) v Rutere (Sued on his own Behalf and on Behalf of the Estate of Erastus Phares Rutere) & 2 others (Environment and Land Petition E002 of 2026) [2026] KEELC 2649 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court finds the application competent and grants interlocutory orders to restrain construction activities and compel the preparation of development plans.
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Kenya Wildlife Service v County Government of Taita Taveta & another (Environment and Land Case 160 of 2010) [2026] KEELC 2418 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is misconceived and without basis, and is hereby dismissed.
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Kimathi v M’Ikiome (Land Case Appeal E030 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 2562 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The trial court’s finding that the sale agreements were defective and unenforceable is upheld. The appellant proved payment of Kshs 700,000 for parcel 3709 and Kshs 530,000 for parcel 3707, totaling Kshs 1,230,000. The respondent is ordered to refund the full purchase price of Kshs 1,400,000 to the appellant.
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Khirrecu v Queensmed Hospital Limited (Environment and Land Case E109 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 2606 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The preliminary objection is dismissed, and the Plaintiff is granted an interim injunction to maintain the status quo.
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Mutune v Karanja (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons E024 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 2472 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Plaintiff has acquired by adverse possession all that parcel of land measuring 0.0638 HA known as Title No. Ruiru East Block 5/79.
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Ahmed (Chairman Taajir Youth Group) v Nguli (Manager Dadaab Refugee Camp) & 2 others (Environment and Land Appeal E011 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 2566 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The impugned orders were obtained in breach of procedural fairness and are hereby set aside.
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Nancy v Mugo (Environment and Land Appeal E054 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 2588 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The trial court erred in granting the temporary injunction as the Respondent failed to establish a prima facie case, demonstrate irreparable harm, and the balance of convenience did not favour the grant of the order.