Kenyan case law

Werimo (Suing as the legal representative of the Estate of Welimo Otswila) v Okwomi & 6 others (Environment and Land Case 30 of 2015) [2026] KEELC 2600 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is granted with the condition that the applicant deposits Kshs.150,000/- within 21 days from the date of delivery of this ruling

Kairo & 2 others (Suing as the administrators of the Estate of Simon Thuo Kairo - Deceased) v Aberdare Estates Limited (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons 6 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 2573 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Plaintiffs are not properly on record as the suit had been dismissed for want of prosecution, and the dismissal qualifies as a judgment.

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.

Koech v Terer & another (Environment and Land Case E019 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 2599 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court issued a temporary injunction restraining the Defendants from selling, gifting, transferring, dealing, pledging, encumbering, subdividing, trespassing, or interfering with the Plaintiff's possession and occupation of the suit property.

Nyangweso v Ong’eta & 2 others (Environment and Land Appeal E068 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 2528 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court finds and holds that the Applicant has successfully demonstrated that she stands to suffer substantial loss through eviction from her home, that her appeal raises profound and arguable issues regarding the legality of the trial court's proceedings, and that she has moved this Court without delay. The court issues an order of stay of execution of the orders and directions delivered on 23rd October 2025 in Ngong MCELC Case No. E003 of 2023 pending the hearing and determination of the Appeal.

Savage v Ngunje & 2 others (Environment and Land Miscellaneous Application E006 of 2026) [2026] KEELC 2444 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is struck out with costs to the respondents.

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.

Somoni v Muangi & 4 others (Environment and Land Case E343 of 2023 & E094 of 2024 (Consolidated)) [2026] KEELC 2420 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court denies the application for stay and consolidation.

Bukhari Parcel Service & General Supply Limited & 2 others v Garissa Maize Millers (Environment and Land Miscellaneous Application E002 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 2462 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court denies the application for stay of execution and for leave to appeal out of time.

Kisele v County Director of Land Adjudication & Settlement (Makueni County) & another; Kivindo & another (Interested Parties) (Environment and Land Judicial Review Case E012 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 2491 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court denied the application for leave to apply for a judicial review order of certiorari due to the statutory time limitation of six months from the date of the impugned decision.

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.

Sikorei v Kenya Power and Lighting Company Limited Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme 2006 Registered Trustees (Land Case E534 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 2424 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court granted an interlocutory injunction restraining the Defendant or any other persons acting under its authority from interfering with the Plaintiff's quiet possession, occupation, and enjoyment of the suit property.

Meritei & another (Suing as the administrators of the Estate of Meritei Ole Tinkoi) v Mokolo & another (Environment and Land Case 926 of 2017) [2026] KEELC 2629 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Preliminary Objection is dismissed with costs, as the issues raised cannot be determined without factual inquiry.

Kebaara v Malambu (Sued on Behalf of the Estate of Hassan Iddi Malambu (Deceased)) & 2 others (Civil Suit E036 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 2525 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court finds that the Respondent's suit constitutes a clear abuse of the court process and is res judicata.

Lantei v Ntore & 2 others (Environment and Land Case 930 of 2017) [2026] KEELC 2538 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The 2nd Defendant's title deeds for land parcels Kajiado/Olchoro Onyore/13490 and 13491 were irregularly and unlawfully obtained and are hereby cancelled. The 3rd Defendant's title deed for land parcel Kajiado/Olchoro Onyore/13489 was irregularly and unlawfully obtained and is hereby cancelled. The Land Registrar is directed to cancel all entries in the Register that give rise to Title Numbers Kajiado/Olchoro Onyore/13489, Kajiado/Olchoro Onyore/13490 and Kajiado/Olchoro Onyore/13491 and revert to the original title Kajiado/Olchoro Onyore/9335 in the names of the Plaintiffs and the 1st Defendant jointly within ninety (90) days from the date of this judgment. The 2nd Defendant is hereby ordered to vacate the suit property known as Kajiado/Olchoro Onyore/13490 and 13491 within one hundred and twenty (120) days from the date of this judgment.

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.

Mbaka v Ontiti (Environment and Land Appeal E031 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 2637 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is incompetent due to procedural non-compliance, but the substantive issues are considered.

Michiro & 17 others v Nthiga & 3 others (Environment and Land Appeal E015 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 2585 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs to the Respondents

Wairimu & another (Suing as the administrators of the Estate of Regina Wairimu - Deceased) v Nuni (Land Case E020 of 2026) [2026] KEELC 2400 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court allows the plaintiffs' application to introduce the additional material and grants the defendant leave to file a further reply and supplementary submissions.

Maru v Wafula (Environment and Land Case 103 of 2008) [2026] KEELC 2376 (KLR) (29 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed with costs.

Masibai & 3 others v Kampa & 3 others (Environment and Land Appeal E031 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 2564 (KLR) (29 April 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appellants' suit was not time barred, and they proved trespass.

Ngugi & 5 others v Kenya Railways Staff Retirements Benefits Scheme & 2 others (Environment and Land Petition E095 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 2429 (KLR) (29 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The petitioners' motion to cite for contempt is dismissed with no orders.

Barasa (Suing on his own behalf and on behalf of GKB who is Elderly and Incapable of protecting her Interest when suing or being sued) v Naspwondi & 4 others (Environment and Land Petition E007 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 2398 (KLR) (29 April 2026) (Ruling)

Irina v Muinde & 4 others (Environment and Land Case 45 of 2017) [2026] KEELC 2493 (KLR) (29 April 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Court grants a permanent injunction restraining the Defendants from further trespass and destruction of the Plaintiff's property. The Plaintiff is awarded Kshs. 150,000/= in general damages for trespass.

Lagat v Teleposta Pension Scheme Trustees Registered (Environment and Land Case Civil Suit E631 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 2482 (KLR) (29 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The notice of preliminary objection is not merited and is dismissed.