Kenyan case law

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.

Masira v Nyamwea (Environment and Land Appeal E016 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1919 (KLR) (8 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court granted the application for leave to be on record for the Appellant after judgment and granted a stay of execution pending the hearing and determination of the appeal.

Ongeri v County Government of Nyamira (Environment and Land Case 38 of 2021) [2026] KEELC 1922 (KLR) (8 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Notice to Show Cause is invalid and precluded in law

Nyachiro v Nyakoe (Environment and Land Miscellaneous Case E013 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1921 (KLR) (8 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed with costs, and the prayer for extension of time to appeal is denied.

Ongera v Kenya National Highways Authority & 4 others (Land Case E028 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1920 (KLR) (8 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ An interlocutory injunction is granted restraining the First Defendant from demolishing the multi-storey building.

Phelix v Melrok Energy Limited & another (Environment and Land Appeal E032 of 2026) [2026] KEELC 1916 (KLR) (7 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court declines to grant an order for reopening of the premises and restoration of the Applicant into possession at this stage. The Respondents are given an opportunity to file a response to the contempt allegations.

Kariuki & 2 others v National Environment Management Authority & another (Environment and Planning Appeal E001 of 2026) [2026] KEELC 1905 (KLR) (1 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court granted the stay of execution pending appeal.

Ngala v Mwachofi (Environment and Land Appeal E004 of 2026) [2026] KEELC 1900 (KLR) (31 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed, and costs are to be borne by the Appellant.

Mathenge & another v Githegi (Environment and Land Case 329 of 2016) [2026] KEELC 1899 (KLR) (31 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Plaintiffs are not entitled to the prayers sought.

Kipsigei & another (Suing as Legal Representative of the Estate of Kiptutuny arap Kirui, Deceased) v Board of Management Kapcherop Secondary School & 3 others (Environment and Land Petition E004 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1918 (KLR) (31 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court dismisses the petitioners' claim and directs them to voluntarily vacate the suit property within 90 days, with a threat of forcible removal if they do not comply.

Mbugua & 78 others v Ngaruiya & 8 others & 2 others (Environment and Land Case 161 of 2013) [2026] KEELC 1887 (KLR) (30 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court is functus officio and the application is an abuse of court process.

Kibwana & 6 others v Ministry of Mining & 3 others (Environment and Land Petition E001 of 2026) [2026] KEELC 1886 (KLR) (27 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Honourable Court dismissed the Petitioners' Notice of Motion application for conservatory relief and the 3rd Respondent's application to set aside interim orders. The Court also deemed the Cross Petition as already spent and ordered the costs to be in the cause.

Kibowen v Ruto & 15 others (Land Case 174 of 2015) [2026] KEELC 1856 (KLR) (27 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed with costs

Njiru v Kanga & another (Land Case (Originating Summons) E001 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1917 (KLR) (26 March 2026) (Ruling)

Njoroge v Kamau (Environment and Land Appeal E006 of 2026) [2026] KEELC 1901 (KLR) (26 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the respondent

Mwangi & 2 others v Kagema & another (Environment and Land Case 2 of 2023) [2026] KEELC 1821 (KLR) (26 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ A portion of 4 acres from L.R No. NYANDARUA/KAIMBAGA/128 is excised and registered in the names of the Plaintiffs as the legal representatives of the estate of Mariam Wairimu Mwangi.

Mwaura v Equity Bank Limited & 4 others (Environment and Land Appeal 70 of 2023) [2026] KEELC 1835 (KLR) (26 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court grants the orders sought by the Appellant, except for the stay of execution of the previous judgment, and imposes conditions on the Appellant.

Cherutich (Suing as the legal representative of the Estate of Cherutich Yego) v Board of Management Hossen Secondary School (Land Case E006 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1857 (KLR) (26 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court finds the plaintiff's case for eviction and mesne profits not made out and grants an injunction to the defendant pending the administration of the estates.

Kiptala v Cabinet Secretary for Lands & Housing & 2 others (Constitutional Petition E004 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1861 (KLR) (26 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The petition has no merit as the petitioner's interests are subsumed in those of his father, and he was represented by his father in the objection proceedings.

Chege ( Suing as the legal representative of George Chege Karanja - Deceased) v Njoroge & another (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons 30 of 2023) [2026] KEELC 1838 (KLR) (26 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The ex-parte judgment is set aside, and the Objectors are allowed to file a defense within 14 days.

Kimani & another v Maina & 2 others (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons E006 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1895 (KLR) (26 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The plaintiffs are entitled to the suit land by way of adverse possession.

Kabare v Kabare & 4 others (Environment and Land Appeal E030 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1896 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court finds that the appellant has rightly submitted on the jurisprudence regarding the doctrine of lis pendens and that the 1st respondent violated it.

Nzioka v Mavoko Land Development company Limited & another (Environment and Land Case E006 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1774 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court granted the application for interlocutory injunction.

Kimengich v Chesang (Environment and Land Case E002 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1843 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court grants the defendant's application to amend his statement of defence and counterclaim.

Kayo & another v Kambicha (Environment and Land Appeal E001 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1790 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court is satisfied that the application is not incompetent or defective. The supporting affidavit was properly sworn by the Applicants' counsel, and the matters deposed to are within his personal knowledge. The Court is satisfied that the application raises serious issues and should be allowed.