Kenyan case law
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Gourmet Café Limited & another v Paradise Safari Park Limited & another (Environment and Land Case E474 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1531 (KLR) (17 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court found that the Plaintiffs have failed to establish a prima facie case to warrant the interlocutory injunctions sought and can still seek monetary compensation.
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Ratieda Artisinal Miners Savings and Credit Co-operative Society Limited & 2 others v Amlight Resources Company Limited & 8 others; National Environmental Management Authority & 3 others (Interested Parties) (Environment and Land Petition 1 & 2 of 2024 (Consolidated)) [2026] KEELC 1676 (KLR) (17 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ Petitioners' claims are upheld, and the court orders a declaration, injunction, and mandatory order.
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Gupta v Kache & others (Environment and Land Case 278 of 2016) [2026] KEELC 1673 (KLR) (17 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is granted conditionally, with the 2nd defendant's amended statement of defence and counterclaim to be filed and served within 14 days from today.
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Mohamed v Tamari Residence Limited & 8 others; Mwangi & another (Intended Interested Party) (Environment and Land Case E011 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1536 (KLR) (17 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court maintains the status quo and directs the parties to comply with Order 11 of the Civil Procedure Rules.
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Akello (Suing as the Legal Representative of the Estate of Tingo Nyamatiko) v Mucharia (Originating Summons 117 of 2018) [2026] KEELC 1658 (KLR) (16 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds that the applicant has not established adverse possession over the land parcel BUKIRA/BUHIRINGIRA/167 and thus, the applicant is not entitled to compensation for the harvested sugarcane.
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Mboroki v Mpinda (Guardian Ad Litem Of Silas M’ Ikiome M’Mboroki) (Environment and Land Appeal E079 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1869 (KLR) (16 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Appeal is dismissed, and the judgment and decree of the lower court are affirmed.
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Rotich (Suing as the Legal Representative of the Estate of the Late Reuben Boit) v Cherono (Sued as the Legal Representative of the Estate of Francis Rerimoi Koros) (Environment and Land Appeal E012 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1866 (KLR) (16 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court finds the notice of motion application merited and allows it to the extent contemplated in this ruling
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Kiriinya v Kathiga (Sued as the Administratix of the Estate of M’tuerandu M’ithiuru – Deceased) (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons E034 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1873 (KLR) (16 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Plaintiff's suit is dismissed, and costs are awarded to the Defendant.
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Kathuu v Kathiga (Sued as the administratrix of the Estate of the M’Tuerandu M’Ithiuru – Deceased) (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons E026 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1867 (KLR) (16 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The plaintiff's suit is dismissed, and the defendant is awarded costs. The plaintiff is ordered to vacate the land within 90 days or face eviction.
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MFA Investment Limited v Kinuthia & 2 others (Environment and Land Case E031 of 2023) [2026] KEELC 1513 (KLR) (16 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court found that the suit property was not under a Settlement Scheme and that the 3rd Defendant acted fraudulently in subsequent transfers, subdivisions, and registration of the suit property.
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Otsieno v County Government of Siaya & another (Environment and Land Case E003 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1532 (KLR) (16 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The objection to the admission of the documents should not be sustained.
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Ayado (Suing on her own behalf as a married woman and as the administrator of the Estate of Joseph Ndege Jowi - Deceased) v Wangwe & 2 others (Environment and Land Case E002 of 2023) [2026] KEELC 1841 (KLR) (16 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court dismissed the preliminary objection.
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Mugele (Suing as the Chairman and Member of Siaya, Kadenge, Seje & Yimbo Yala Swamp Community – Sikaseyi Yala Swamp Community) & 2 others v Lake Agro Limited (Environment and Land Case E031 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1540 (KLR) (16 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court finds in favor of the Plaintiffs/Applicants and orders the Defendant/Respondent to cease all activities on the Yala Swamp land pending further proceedings.
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Gikonyo v Mburu & another (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons E024 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1514 (KLR) (16 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court orders the Applicant to obtain the registration particulars of the Respondents and serve them personally and physically with the originating summons in the presence of the Chief or Assistant Chief of the area where they reside.
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Karonei (Suing as the Legal Representative of the Estate of Karonei Koskei - Deceased) v Murgor (Environment and Land Case E004 of 2026) [2026] KEELC 1681 (KLR) (16 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ Status quo order over the suit land pending the hearing of the preliminary objection and the entire suit
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Awino v County Government of Homabay & 5 others (Environment and Land Petition E001 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1927 (KLR) (16 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court dismissed the preliminary objections and allowed the Petition.
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Mabonga t/a Mabonga & Company Advocates v Agricultural Development Corporation & 2 others (Environment and Land Originating Motion E009 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1511 (KLR) (16 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court finds that there was no retainer nor an Advocate-client relationship between the Applicant and the Respondents, and the Deputy Registrar erred in principle by failing to consider the Applicant's status as a legal officer of the 2nd Respondent.
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Muteti v Wambui & 8 others (Environment and Land Case E006 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1538 (KLR) (16 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The preliminary objection is dismissed with costs to the plaintiff.
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Kaikai v Kalasinga (Land Originating Summons E010 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1494 (KLR) (16 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The recusal application is dismissed with costs to the Respondents.
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Alala v Abok (Sued as the administrator of the Estate of Robert Abok Odhugo - Deceased) (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons E021 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1525 (KLR) (16 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is struck out with no orders as the applicant should approach the trial court for the appropriate orders
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Mboroki v FM (Guardian Ad Litem of SMM) (Environment and Land Appeal E079 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1846 (KLR) (16 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Appeal is dismissed, and the judgment and decree of the lower court are affirmed.
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Mwithimbu v Kathiga (Sued as the Administratix of the Estate of the M'Tuerandu M'ithiuru - (Deceased)) (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons E025 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1834 (KLR) (16 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Plaintiff's suit is dismissed, and costs are awarded to the Defendant.
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Chemutai (Suing as Legal Representative of the Estate of the Late Prisca Chepkonga) v Chemoiywo & 2 others (Civil Suit E003 of 2023) [2026] KEELC 1864 (KLR) (16 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds that the plaintiff has been in adverse possession of the suit properties for a period exceeding 12 years and has demonstrated the requisite animus possedendi. The court declares that the defendants held the suit properties in trust for the plaintiff and orders the defendants to transfer the properties to the plaintiff.
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M’Mukiri v Kathiga (Sued as the Administratix of the Estate of the M’tuerandu M’ithiuru – (Deceased)) (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons E032 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1833 (KLR) (16 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Plaintiff’s suit be and is hereby dismissed.
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Mabonga t/a Mabonga & Company Advocates v Agricultural Development Corporation & 2 others (Environment and Land Originating Motion E015 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1510 (KLR) (16 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court sets aside the Deputy Registrar's decision to tax the Bill of Costs, finding that there was no retainer nor an Advocate-client relationship between the Applicant and Objectors.