Kenyan case law
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Chelanga v Kigumi & 3 others (Environment and Land Case E033 of 2022) [2026] KEELC 1437 (KLR) (12 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court finds that the 2nd defendant/applicant has demonstrated substantial loss and the application was not filed with unreasonable delay.
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Githinji & another v Kiiru & 17 others (Environment and Land Case 24 of 2023) [2026] KEELC 1497 (KLR) (12 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Court dismissed the suit, finding that the Plaintiffs did not acquire adverse possession over the land parcels and that the suit was improperly re-instated.
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Ngotho v Mduhiu (Environment and Land Appeal E041 of 2022) [2026] KEELC 1675 (KLR) (12 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is struck out as incompetent due to the incomplete record of appeal.
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Singh (Suing as the Interim Administrator of the Estate of Mehar Singh Sihra and Kehar Singh) v Mohamud (Environment and Land Case E373 of 2022) [2026] KEELC 1468 (KLR) (12 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ Leave is granted to amend the plaint and join new defendants, and to amend paragraph 4 of the plaint. The amended plaint shall be filed and served on all parties within 14 days of this ruling.
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Okiro v Kakuyia (Environment and Land Appeal E015 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1518 (KLR) (12 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is allowed, the trial court's judgment is set aside, and a declaration is entered in favor of Okiro.
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Ndungu v Kimani (Environment and Land Case 1202 of 2013) [2026] KEELC 1571 (KLR) (12 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the respondent
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Nganga & another v Ndoge & 4 others (Environment and Land Case 45 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1476 (KLR) (12 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court sets aside the stay of execution and orders the Defendant/Applicant to pay the costs of the application.
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Dache v Otieno (Environment and Land Appeal E001 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1545 (KLR) (12 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is allowed, the trial court's ruling is set aside, and the matter is referred back to the trial court to reassess the respondent's party and party costs based on the award of Kshs 1400.
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Koyo v Musanka & 3 others; District Surveyor – Kajiado & another (Interested Parties) (Environment and Land Case E140 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1694 (KLR) (12 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court declares Kiparian Musanka Ene Koyo as the lawful and absolute proprietor of the land.
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Ochola & another v Aburili (Suing as the legal administrator of the Estate of the Late Obed Aburili Otenyo - Deceased) (Environment and Land Appeal E015 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1483 (KLR) (12 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application for an injunction and a stay of execution pending appeal is granted.
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Ongwenya & 2 others v Kenya National Highways Authority (Environment and Land Case 272 of 2016) [2026] KEELC 1659 (KLR) (12 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court held that the Plaintiffs' property North Mugirango/Ikonge/2345 has not encroached on the road reserve for the Kisii Junction-Ngoima road.
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Soi & 2 others v Bomet Water and Sanitation Company Limited & 3 others (Environment and Land Case 18 of 2015) [2026] KEELC 1526 (KLR) (12 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Plaintiffs' suit lacks merit and is hereby dismissed with costs.
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Mukirai v Bendende & another (Land Case E036 of 2023) [2026] KEELC 1911 (KLR) (12 March 2026) (Directions)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs as the parties in the previous case are different from this case and the disputes revolve around different plots.
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Doshi & another v County Government of Mombasa & others (Environment and Land Case 33 of 2019) [2026] KEELC 1914 (KLR) (12 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application has no merit and is dismissed.
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Doric Industries Limited v Aksharap Real Estate Limited (Environment and Land Case 686 of 2017) [2026] KEELC 1427 (KLR) (12 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court found that the Defendant lawfully levied distress for rent and evicted the Plainti from the suit premises.
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Wambua (Suing as the Administrator and Legal Representative of the Estate of Mwikali Solomon Ivali) v Mutuku (Environment and Land Case E042 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1432 (KLR) (12 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Respondent has locus standi to bring the suit as she obtained letters of administration ad litem in respect of her mother's estate.
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Asilla (Suing as an Administrator of the Estate of Wycliffe John Asilla (Deceased) v Marende (Environment and Land Appeal E017 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1500 (KLR) (12 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed, and costs are awarded to the respondent.
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Karani v Shunem Academy Limited & another (Environment and Land Case 70 'B' of 2021) [2026] KEELC 1484 (KLR) (12 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court grants the stay of execution pending the hearing and determination of the intended appeal, with conditions.
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Mwawasi v Kenya National Highways Authority & another (Environment and Land Case E019 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1456 (KLR) (Environment and Land) (12 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court finds that the Applicant has failed to satisfy the threshold for grant of an interlocutory injunction.
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Kinjunje Gardens Limited & another v NCBA Bank Kenya PLC (Environment and Land Case E353 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1567 (KLR) (12 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court will not interfere with the Taxing Master's decision unless it is shown that the decision was based on an error of principle or the fee awarded was manifestly excessive.
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Muathe & others v Kenya Pipeline Company Limited & 5 others (Environment and Land Petition 15 of 2019) [2026] KEELC 1431 (KLR) (12 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ Application dismissed with costs
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Pello & another v Olkejuado High School & 2 others (Environment and Land Appeal E039 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1541 (KLR) (12 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Appeal is dismissed with costs to the Respondents.
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Githui v Thiongo & 2 others (Environment and Land Case E002 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1477 (KLR) (12 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court declared the registration of the 1st Defendant as the proprietor of the land illegal, fraudulent, and obtained through corruption.
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Mwinyi & 4 others v Ramadhan (Environment and Land Case 211 of 2015) [2026] KEELC 1610 (KLR) (12 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court orders that the ruling on the application shall be stayed pending substitution of the 4th plaintiff after which it shall be prosecuted and the rest of the issues arising therein shall be determined.
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Centre for Litigation on Environment and Governance - CLEG v State Law Office & 4 others (Environment and Planning Petition E004 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1909 (KLR) (12 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Preliminary Objection is without merit and the Petition shall proceed to a full hearing on its merits.