Kenyan case law
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Ghanima Limited & another v Nguli & 2 others (Sued as chairman, Secretary and treasurer of Casamia Lukenya Residents Association) (Environment and Planning Civil Case E006 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1696 (KLR) (24 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court finds the preliminary objection merited and stays the proceedings, referring the parties to arbitration.
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Ndiki v Sidai & 2 others (Environment and Land Appeal E012 of 2023) [2026] KEELC 1739 (KLR) (24 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Appellant's title is invalid due to the 1st Respondent's lack of legal capacity to transfer the property to him.
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Gilbert & 3 others v M’Mungania & 2 others (Environment and Land Appeal E039 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1868 (KLR) (24 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The judgment and decree of the learned trial magistrate are set aside, and the appeal is allowed with the following orders:
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Farah & another v Adan & another (Environment and Land Case E229 of 2022) [2026] KEELC 1760 (KLR) (24 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application for recusal is dismissed.
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Trustees of the Catholic Diocese of Kitale v Solmat Enterprises of Kitale & another (Environment and Land Case 71 of 2020) [2026] KEELC 1826 (KLR) (24 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is incompetent and lacking merit, and is therefore dismissed with costs.
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Onindo Onindo & Associates v Church Commissioners of Kenya (Environment and Land Case E062 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1845 (KLR) (24 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The preliminary objection is without merit and is hereby dismissed.
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Kiyay v Lomuke & 10 others (Environment and Land Case E030 of 2023) [2026] KEELC 1752 (KLR) (24 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The sale agreement is null and void, and the plaintiff has no right to the disputed land.
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Kenya Power & Lighting Company PLC v Mutiso (Environment and Land Appeal 61 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1763 (KLR) (24 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Tribunal has jurisdiction to determine disputes related to wayleave compensation under the Land Act. The Respondent's claim is not time-barred.
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Malvi Investments Limited v National Environment Management Authority (Environment and Land Case 450 of 2018) [2026] KEELC 1799 (KLR) (24 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court reinstated the suit and set aside the order of dismissal, but required the Plaintiff to set the matter down for hearing within 30 days or face dismissal.
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Gwaka Wa Utheri Mwitikiria Investments Utawala Limited (Formerly Mwitikiria Investments Company) v Nganga (Suing as the legal Representatives of the Estates of Ndinguri Karugia - Deceased) & 19 others (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons E010 of 2021) [2026] KEELC 1703 (KLR) (24 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs as the issues raised were heard and determined in previous rulings.
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Muchoki & 4 others v Mbuthia (Environment and Land Appeal E043 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1731 (KLR) (24 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court orders that the status quo be maintained, with the Appellants remaining as registered owners of the suit land and the Respondent in occupation.
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London Distillers (K) Limited v Mavoko Water & Sewarage Company & 7 others (Environment and Land Case 104 of 2019) [2026] KEELC 1656 (KLR) (24 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court grants the application and orders the 3rd defendant to deposit Kshs. 1,000,000,000 as security and to file an affidavit of means.
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Molyn Credit Limited v Maina & Maina (Suing as the Administrators of the Estate of Jane Waruiru Maina) & another (Environment and Land Appeal E032 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1730 (KLR) (24 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is successful, and the costs of the appeal and the suit before the trial court are awarded to the Appellant.
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Mitaboni Katani Co Ltd v Muinde & 5 others (Environment and Land Case 126 of 2019) [2026] KEELC 1786 (KLR) (24 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs.
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Sheikh v Dubow & another (Environment and Planning Appeal E001 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1733 (KLR) (24 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Appellant’s claim of ownership fails as he did not prove a perfected allocation, and the Respondents did not establish ownership through documentary evidence or legal recognition.
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Tenkeya v Oenga (Environment and Land Appeal E006 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1819 (KLR) (24 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The appeal is incompetent due to an incomplete record of appeal, and the court will allow the Appellant a second chance to file a complete record of appeal.
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Tapoyo v Tapoyo & another (Environment and Land Case 36 [E032] of 2021) [2026] KEELC 1748 (KLR) (24 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court orders the defendants to vacate the suit property and forbids them from trespassing on the property.
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Koyopel v Lomukerang & another (Environment and Land Case E008 of 2022) [2026] KEELC 1814 (KLR) (24 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds that the plaintiff has not proved trespass or encroachment.
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Lerionka v Tentei (Land Case E102 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1839 (KLR) (24 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court allows the defendant's motion, sets aside the ex-parte proceedings, and transfers the case file back to the Chief Magistrate Court.
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Samuria & 6 others v Kima & 16 others (Environment and Land Case E024 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1647 (KLR) (24 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Application for leave to appeal is partly allowed, with leave granted for the appeal but the prayer for stay of execution is denied and dismissed.
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Mumira v Githae (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons 21(B) of 2022) [2026] KEELC 1803 (KLR) (24 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Court declares the Applicant the absolute proprietor of the land and orders the Land Registrar to issue a new title in his name.
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Mbuvi t/a Mambu Auctioneers v Mitau & 787 others (Environment and Land Miscellaneous Case E035 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1667 (KLR) (24 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is found to be lacking competence and is struck out.
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Mbugua v Mbugua & 3 others (Environment and Land Case 169 of 2007) [2026] KEELC 1850 (KLR) (24 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court found in favor of the plaintiff, Mbugua, and ordered the 3rd defendant, Mutwol, to vacate the land and pay mesne profits.
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Gichuki (Suing as the Legal Representative of the Estate of Agostino Gichuki Wambugu alias Agonstino Ndiritu Wambugu - Deceased) v Wambugu (Environment and Land Case Civil Suit 28 of 2018) [2026] KEELC 1666 (KLR) (24 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court dismissed the plaintiff's suit, finding it an abuse of process and an abuse of the court process.
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Clerwell Investments Limited v Best Adventures Safaris Limited (Environment and Land Appeal E012 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1822 (KLR) (24 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is upheld, and the judgment of the trial court is set aside