Kenyan case law

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.

Kihara (Suing as the administrator of the Estate of Alice Nduta Kihara) & another v Patmos Investment Limited & 14 others (Environment and Land Case E159 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 2413 (KLR) (29 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The 2nd Plaintiff wilfully lied on oath and his initial refusal to purge the perjury constituted a deliberate affront to the administration of justice.

Mungai v Njoroge, Githua, Waithaka & Kinuu (All sued in their capacity as joint liquidators of Planters Cooperative Union Limited) & 2 others (Environment and Land Case 8 of 2018) [2026] KEELC 2379 (KLR) (29 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The taxing officer properly appreciated the value of the subject matter, and the Plaintiff's claim on the value of 860 acres was not granted.

Angaza Real Estate Limited & 2 others v Family Bank Limited (Environment and Land Case 2 of 2023) [2026] KEELC 2435 (KLR) (29 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court finds that the Plaintiffs have filed only one joint plaint and their cause of action is joint. The Court dismisses the suit for all Plaintiffs.

Mutuku v Karugah (Land Case Appeal E034 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1966 (KLR) (13 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court frames the issues and orders the production of additional evidence.

Olendo v Odhiambo (Environment and Land Case E003 of 2023) [2026] KEELC 1951 (KLR) (10 April 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court held that the plaintiff is not entitled to the property South Ugenya/Rangala/556 and dismissed the suit.

Onyango v Abony & 3 others (Environment and Land Appeal E027 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1925 (KLR) (10 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court declines to grant leave to appeal and orders a stay of execution of the judgment

Gamachu Construction Company Limited v Equilog Enterprises Limited & 2 others (Land Case E501 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1967 (KLR) (9 April 2026) (Ruling)

Ogweno v Wafula (Environment and Land Case 171 of 2017) [2026] KEELC 1942 (KLR) (9 April 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The plaintiff must prove the existence of the facts asserted in his amended plaint to succeed in his claims.

Muinamia v Ngumo & 2 others (Environment and Land Case 777 of 2015) [2026] KEELC 1961 (KLR) (9 April 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court finds the defendant's claim to T.1837 to be fraudulent and evicts the defendant from the land.

Republic & another v District Land Registrar, Busia; Wanyama (Interested Party) (Environment and Land Judicial Review Case E001 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1933 (KLR) (9 April 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The District Land Registrar's decision to open a road of access through the suit land was valid

Karanja v Ndirangu (Environment and Land Appeal E001 of 2026) [2026] KEELC 1926 (KLR) (9 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court grants the stay of execution of the judgment and decree pending the hearing and determination of the appeal.

Koech v Gitonga & 4 others (Environment and Land Case 212 of 2017) [2026] KEELC 1924 (KLR) (9 April 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The agreement is valid and enforceable as it met the legal requirements for a valid contract. The Plaintiff is entitled to the prayers sought.

Aleli (Suing as the Legal Representative of the Estate of the Late William Juma Luyoko) v Onyango & 3 others (Environment and Land Case 1 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1957 (KLR) (9 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The injunctive orders issued on 25th July 2024 lapsed due to the statutory period not being met, and the court cannot reinstate the order.

Kairu (Suing on Her Behalf and as the Administrators of Estate of Kairu Kahengeri – Deceased) v Gatheru & 5 others (Environment and Land Case 35 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1928 (KLR) (9 April 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court finds the 1st Defendant was an innocent purchaser for value and that his registration was lawful.

Kiragu v Commissioner of Lands & 6 others (Environment and Land Case 102 of 2019) [2026] KEELC 1923 (KLR) (9 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court granted the stay of execution application.

Chami v Chami & another (Environment and Land Case 31 of 2017) [2026] KEELC 1953 (KLR) (9 April 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Plaintiff's suit is dismissed. The trust is determined, and the Plaintiff must surrender the title within 30 days.

Okoiti v Ogallo & another (Sued as the Administrators of the Estate of Ogalu Orima Ogalo) & 6 others; Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission & 5 others (Interested Parties) (Environment and Land Petition E002 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1934 (KLR) (9 April 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Petition is struck out.

Odhiambo & another (Suing as the personal representatives of the Late Peter Patrick Odhiambo Odinya) v Makokha (Sued/Suing as the personal representative of the Late Stephen Makokha Kimida alias Kimita) (Environment and Land Appeal E006 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1940 (KLR) (9 April 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The registration of the land in ODINYA's name was lawful, and the costs of the suit will be determined by the court.

Wanyama (Suing as the legal representative of the Estate of Patrick Asembo Wanyama) v Mukudi & 2 others (Environment and Land Case 188 of 2017) [2026] KEELC 1950 (KLR) (9 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The motion is dismissed and costs are awarded to the defendants

Osodo v Chausiku & another (Environment and Land Case E004 of 2021) [2026] KEELC 1946 (KLR) (9 April 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Plaintiff's suit is dismissed.

Ochieng & 3 others v Ojera & another (Sued as personal representatives of the Estate of Naboth Oyaya - Deceased) (Environment and Land Appeal E034 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1948 (KLR) (9 April 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court found that the trial court had jurisdiction and that the plaintiffs had locus standi.

Bwire (Suing as personal representative of the Estate of Pamphilian Akumu Magina) v Mujanja & 3 others (Environment and Land Case 62 of 2018) [2026] KEELC 1943 (KLR) (9 April 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Plaintiff's suit is dismissed, and costs are awarded to the 1st and 4th Defendants.

Onyango & 20 others v Okello & 9 others (Environment and Land Case 22 of 2020) [2026] KEELC 1938 (KLR) (9 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Motion is dismissed.

Matoke v Longechele & 3 others (Environment and Land Appeal E013 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1929 (KLR) (9 April 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Court of Appeal found the Trial Magistrate's decision to be erroneous and overturned the preliminary objection.