Kenyan case law
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Njoroge (Suing as the personal representative of the Estate of Anjelo Kanyuanjohi Macharia - Deceased) v Land Registrar & 2 others (Environment and Land Case 47 of 2017) [2026] KEELC 1649 (KLR) (23 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The motion is granted, and the costs of the application are to be in the cause.
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Lekupe & 2 others v County Land Registrar Isiolo & Marsabit & 2 others (Environment and Land Petition E002 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1871 (KLR) (23 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Notice of Preliminary Objection is upheld, and the petition is struck out.
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172 Residents within Lake Bogoria National Reserve & 171 others v National Land Commission & 7 others (Environment and Land Petition E005 of 2023) [2026] KEELC 1904 (KLR) (23 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court found that the compensation was insufficient and prompt, and that the respondents did not provide valuations to support the compensation amount.
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Kerich v Nyingi (Environment and Land Appeal E089 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1631 (KLR) (23 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court grants the stay of execution pending the hearing and determination of the appeal.
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Charles & another v Kamau & 2 others (Miscellaneous Application E327 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1757 (KLR) (23 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed, and the respondents are ordered to pay the balance price and adhere to the terms of the judgment dated 22nd June 2017.
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Mwangi & another v Kamau t/a Nyanduma Horticulture Impex Enterprises (Environment and Land Case E213 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1653 (KLR) (23 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The plaintiffs are entitled to issuance of their title deeds
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Mabonga t/a Magonga & Company Advocates v Agricultural Development Corporation & 2 others (Environment and Land Originating Motion E007 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1706 (KLR) (23 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The ruling is set aside and the advocate-client bill of costs is taxed afresh before another taxing officer.
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Ngingo t/a Muchangi Nduati & Company Advocates v Samia Properties Limited; Kudoi (Interested Party) (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons E105 of 2020) [2026] KEELC 1735 (KLR) (23 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court finds that the doctrine of res judicata does not apply to the present application as the Applicant is not a party to the earlier proceedings and his claim is not anchored on a stranger to the suit.
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Korir v Chege & 2 others (As personal representatives, beneficiaries and creditors of the Estate of Wanjiru Mwaura - Deceased) (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons E012 of 2021) [2026] KEELC 1851 (KLR) (23 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court dismissed the applicant's claims and ordered the applicant to pay costs to the respondents.
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Gatonye) & another v Kamau (Environment and Land Case E189 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1745 (KLR) (23 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court dismissed the application and vested jurisdiction to entertain the plaint dated 14th April 2025.
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Kirinya v Thuranira (Environment and Land Appeal E020 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1837 (KLR) (23 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The amended Notice of Motion Application is dismissed, and costs are awarded to the Respondent.
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Ntumuri v Momanyi (Sued as Administrator of the Estate of Donald John Momanyi) & 2 others (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons E015 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1621 (KLR) (23 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The suit is not res judicata, and the application is not merited.
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Munyendo v Makokha & 5 others (Environment and Land Appeal E015 of 2026) [2026] KEELC 1597 (KLR) (23 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs as the appellant has not shown substantial loss.
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Kibui v Mwangi & 8 others (Environment and Land Case E096 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1651 (KLR) (23 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court grants the temporary injunction and orders the 7th Defendant to produce the requested documents.
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Musa (Suing as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Amina Chepkemboi Mwalimu – Deceased) v Rotich & 8 others (Environment and Land Case 89 of 2021) [2026] KEELC 1690 (KLR) (23 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court dismissed the preliminary objection raised by the defendants.
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Tridev Builders Company Limited v Asool Trading and Investment Limited (Environment and Land Case E146 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1654 (KLR) (23 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The plaint dated 4th March 2025 is allowed on the following terms: a) The defendant to settle the Rental income arrears of Kshs.7,680,000/= plus VAT being rent arrears from the 15th February 2024 to the 15th February 2025. b) The defendant to pay rent plus VAT till the date of vacant possession is given to the Plaintiff. c) Interest on (a), and (b) above. d) The defendant to deliver Vacant possession of the suit property in tenantable condition within 30 days of this judgment. e) Costs of the suit awarded to the plaintiff.
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Erdemann Property Limited v Safaricom Staff Pension Scheme Registered Trustees (Environment and Land Case Civil Suit 9 of 2019) [2026] KEELC 1596 (KLR) (23 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Court dismissed the Plaintiff's claims and made no orders as to costs.
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Kimuhu & 4 others v Waweru & another (Environment and Land Appeal E017 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1575 (KLR) (20 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Appellants fail in their claim over the parcel of land L.R. No. Nyandarua/Njabini/9190 and the appeal is dismissed with costs.
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Mason Services Limited v Kengen Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme (Environment and Land Appeal E278 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1590 (KLR) (19 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court granted an interim order of stay pending the hearing and determination of the applicant's application for alternative security.
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Ramadhan v Aeng & another t/a Uasin Gishu Real Estate & Property Management & 21 others (Environment and Land Case 13 of 2021) [2026] KEELC 1683 (KLR) (19 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is not res judicata, and the applicants should be granted an enlargement of time to file pleadings and additional documents.
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Nyiro Homes Limited v Prime Bank Limited & another (Environment and Land Case E516 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1588 (KLR) (19 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court finds the motion competent and the plaintiff has met the threshold to warrant the grant of a temporary injunction.
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Awinja & 2 others v Awinja & 2 others (Environment and Land Appeal E008 of 2022) [2026] KEELC 1644 (KLR) (19 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court finds that the appellants have demonstrated sufficient ground to review the judgment due to the annulment of the Will by the Probate and Administration Court.
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Billhouse Investments Limited v Tanui & another (Environment and Land Case E028 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1723 (KLR) (19 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court adopts the consent dated 9th December 2025, which settles the matter and distributes the suit land and compensation.
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Registered Officials and Trustees of Life Transforming Centre v Darajani Hotel Limited & another (Environment and Land Appeal E051 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1670 (KLR) (19 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court held that the Tribunal had no jurisdiction to entertain the respondents' appeal and that the proceedings and resultant decision were a nullity for want of jurisdiction.
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Kanyare v Kusero (Environment and Land Miscellaneous Application E004 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1572 (KLR) (19 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is partially successful, and the stay of execution is denied. The applicant is ordered to file and serve the intended substantive appeal within 21 days.