Kenyan case law

Mungai (Suing as the personal representative of the Estate of the Late Peter Mungai Nganga) v Githunguri Ranching Company Limited & 4 others; Vipro Limited (Third party) (Environment and Land Case 1290 of 2014) [2025] KEELC 7279 (KLR) (27 October 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The burden of proof lies with the plaintiff to demonstrate that the root of the third party's title is fettered.

Mbaya v Kadima & another (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons 113 of 2019) [2025] KEELC 7454 (KLR) (27 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court has determined that it has no power to grant an injunction pending hearing of an appeal to the Court of Appeal.

Limuru Road Estate Developers Limited & another v Inspector General of Police & another (Environment and Land Judicial Review Case 10 of 2023) [2025] KEELC 7286 (KLR) (27 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The Court found that the Respondents' actions were ultra vires and granted the orders of prohibition and mandamus.

Sheikh & 18 others v Elegant Holdings Limited & 4 others; Kikora Limited (Applicant) (Environment and Land Case E018 of 2023) [2025] KEELC 18307 (KLR) (27 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The Plaintiffs' Notice of Motion application is granted, and the 1st Defendant is ordered to produce relevant documents within 14 days.

Prudential Capital Limited & another v Mukiti (Suing as Personal Representative of the Estate of Stephen Musyoka Maweu - Deceased) (Environment and Land Appeal E067 of 2023) [2025] KEELC 7407 (KLR) (27 October 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The Court finds that the learned Magistrate properly directed himself in law and fact, and the Appellants have failed to demonstrate sufficient grounds to set aside the Consent Order.

Kilonzo v Wakinyi & another; Mutungi & another (Interested Parties) (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons 55 of 2020) [2025] KEELC 7541 (KLR) (27 October 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The court found in favor of the applicant, declaring him the owner by prescription over the parcels of land.

Theuri v Gatiba & 2 others (Environment and Land Case E146 of 2024) [2025] KEELC 18663 (KLR) (27 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The Court denies the Plaintiff's application for a temporary injunction and eviction order.

Chege & 2 others (Being the Administrators of the Estate of Chege Ng’ang’a alias Chege Nganga alias David Chege Ngángá - Deceased) v Ngundu Farmers Co-operative Society Ltd & 2 others; Kimani (Being the Administrator of the Estate of Asaph Kimani Kuria – Deceased) (Interested Party) (Environment and Land Case 335 of 2018) [2025] KEELC 7618 (KLR) (24 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The Interested Party is not entitled to change her status to the 4th Defendant.

Njoroge t/a M/S Agnes W. Njoroge and Co. Advocates v Mwicigi (Environment and Land Miscellaneous Case E250 of 2024) [2025] KEELC 7375 (KLR) (24 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the respondent as no error of principle has been proven regarding the taxation of the bill of costs.

Taib v Juma & 2 others (Land Case 211 of 2021) [2025] KEELC 7305 (KLR) (24 October 2025) (Judgment)

Muumbo & another v Mwingi View Point Lodge Limited & 8 others (Environment and Land Case 10 of 2023) [2025] KEELC 7512 (KLR) (24 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court dismissed the 6th Defendant's appeal and refused to expunge the 3rd Defendant's replying affidavit. The court also denied the application for a stay of proceedings.

Northwest Capital Limited v Ohuru (Environment and Land Case E213 of 2023) [2025] KEELC 7339 (KLR) (24 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court denied the consolidation of the two cases and dismissed the motion to start a new hearing.

Kihika (Suing in Her Own Capacity and also as the Administrator of the Estate of Mr Reginald Kihika Kamau - Deceased) v Embakasi Ranching Limited & 2 others (Environment and Land Case E172 of 2022) [2025] KEELC 7358 (KLR) (24 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The Applicants are joined as Interested Parties in the proceedings.

Vekaria & another v Njue (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons E003 of 2024) [2025] KEELC 7306 (KLR) (24 October 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The court finds in favor of the plaintiffs and orders the defendant to complete the required actions to procure a sectional title within 180 days, with the defendant bearing the costs if the title is not procured.

Njoroge t/a M/s Agnes W Njoroge & Co Advocates v Mwicigi (Environment and Land Miscellaneous Case E252 of 2024) [2025] KEELC 7361 (KLR) (24 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the Respondent as unwarranted multiplicity has not been proven.

Ali & another v Ngige & 2 others (Land Case E095 of 2025) [2025] KEELC 7353 (KLR) (24 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court has jurisdiction to hear and determine the matter.

Kang’ethe & Company Advocates v Nathe Holding Limited (Environment and Land Appeal E185 of 2024) [2025] KEELC 7404 (KLR) (24 October 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The court found that the Tribunal’s order on rent payment was not vague, contradictory, or incoherent, and that the Tribunal did not fail to exercise its jurisdiction in assessing the rent arrears.

Rimberia v Nairobi City County (Environment and Land Appeal E020 of 2024) [2025] KEELC 7432 (KLR) (24 October 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The Appeal is allowed, and the ruling and order of the Chief Magistrate's Court are set aside. The suit is reinstated for hearing and determination.

Musa & 6 others (Suing on the own behalf and on behalf of Mwakirunge Residents upon the suit property/Plot No CR 345 numbering 366 Individuals) v Hassan & 4 others (Environment and Land Case 133 of 2015) [2025] KEELC 7299 (KLR) (24 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The Court will not arrest the delivery of judgment and will not grant leave to amend the pleadings at this stage.

Said Bin Seif Properties Limited v Savani & 9 others (Environment and Land Case 148 of 2018) [2025] KEELC 7292 (KLR) (24 October 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The Plaintiff is the lawful owner of the suit property and is entitled to the orders sought in the Plaint, including the demolition of encroaching parts of the buildings and general damages.

Thomas v Mungai & another (Sued as the Personal Representatives of the Estate of Stephen Mungai S Kamau (Deceased)) (Environment and Land Case 1293 of 2015) [2025] KEELC 7391 (KLR) (24 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed with costs as the grounds for striking out the suit have not been established.

Mwakio v Registered Trustees Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) Bamburi Church & another; Mbuvi (Interested Party) (Environment and Land Case 95 of 2020) [2025] KEELC 7293 (KLR) (24 October 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The Court ordered the Land Registrar to cancel entries in the register relating to the Interested Party and the 1st Defendant, reinstate the Plaintifier as the sole registered proprietor, and issue a fresh Certificate of Title in the Plaintifier's name within 30 days.

Homebay Property Limited v Minfan & another (Environment and Land Case E021 of 2025) [2025] KEELC 7412 (KLR) (24 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court finds that the Applicant has not established a prima facie case with a probability of success.

Shah & 2 others v International Electricals (K)Limited (Environment and Land Case E205 of 2024) [2025] KEELC 7377 (KLR) (24 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The preliminary objection is dismissed as it is not a pure point of law and goes beyond the scope of a pure point of law.

Owino & 2 others (Suing in their Representative Capacity As the Secretary, Chairman and the Treasurer respectively of Tassia Welfare Association) v Board of Trustees Nation Social Security Fund & another; Ashibero & 6 others (Interested Parties) (Environment and Land Case E161 of 2023) [2025] KEELC 7694 (KLR) (24 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is res judicata and is hereby dismissed with costs.