Kenyan case law

CM Advocates LLP v Cole (Suing as the administrator of the Estate of Josephine Eleanor Moikobu) (Environment and Land Miscellaneous Application E170 of 2021) [2023] KEELC 20475 (KLR) (5 October 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The certificate of taxation dated the 23rd January 2023 has neither been set aside, varied nor rescinded. The Applicant is justly entitled to Judgment on the basis of the certificate of taxation.

Nderi (Suing as the Attorney for and on Behalf of John Mburu Karanja) v Wahome & 3 others (Environment and Land Case 138 of 2010) [2023] KEELC 20532 (KLR) (5 October 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The court granted the plaintiff's application for review and granted conditional orders for the rental income to be deposited in a joint account and for the property to be managed by a reputable property agent.

Ngugi v Njoroge (Sued as the Legal Representatives of the Estate of Njoroge Wakuna alias Njoroge Mukuwa, Deceased) (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons E005 of 2022) [2023] KEELC 20394 (KLR) (5 October 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The Court finds that Ngugi has established adverse possession and orders her to be registered as the absolute proprietor of the land.

Ngugi v Mwangi & another (Environment & Land Case 9 of 2020) [2023] KEELC 20467 (KLR) (5 October 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The Notice of Appeal is not competent as it was lodged beyond the requisite period. The application for stay is dismissed. The Applicant's application to dispense with the production of the original title deed is allowed.

Gichatha v Kamau (Suing as the Legal Representative of the Estate of William Kamau Gichatha) & another (Environment & Land Case 445 of 2006) [2023] KEELC 20522 (KLR) (5 October 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The defendants' counterclaim is dismissed. The plaintiff's claim is allowed, and a permanent injunction is issued.

Oteba v EN & 2 others (Environment & Land Case 28 of 2016) [2023] KEELC 20429 (KLR) (5 October 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The judgment is set aside, and the defendants are granted leave to testify.

Dsoshi & 2 others v Director of Public Prosecution & 6 others (Environment & Land Petition E017 of 2023) [2023] KEELC 20516 (KLR) (5 October 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The court dismissed the preliminary objections and granted the applications.

King’ara v Gutu & another (Environment & Land Case 2003 of 2007) [2023] KEELC 20523 (KLR) (5 October 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The plaintiff's claim of adverse possession is allowed.

Malai & 4 others v Blue Horizon Properties Ltd & 3 others (Civil Suit 467 of 2011) [2023] KEELC 20652 (KLR) (5 October 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The court finds that the plaintiffs have failed to prove their case against all the defendants to the standard required.

Equity Bank (K) Limited v Chief Land Registrar & another; Gatheca (Interested Party) (Environment and Land Miscellaneous Application 69 of 2017) [2023] KEELC 20579 (KLR) (5 October 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The court ordered the 1st respondent to pay costs of the application.

Munyi v Karani & 20 others (Environment & Land Case 40 of 2014) [2023] KEELC 22544 (KLR) (5 October 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The intended 21st defendant's application to be joined as a defendant is allowed

National Social Security Fund Board of Trustees v Kirundi & 3 others (Environment and Land Case Civil Suit 104 of 2007) [2023] KEELC 20678 (KLR) (5 October 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The court grants the stay of execution pending appeal due to the risk of substantial loss to the applicant and the court's duty to ensure fair proceedings.

Kiambo v Muriuki (Suing as the legal representative of the Estate of James Muriuki Kiambo) (Environment & Land Case 31 of 2017) [2023] KEELC 20433 (KLR) (5 October 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The Court held that a resulting trust was not created, and the suit was not res judicata.

Bank of Africa Kenya Ltd v Kikambala Housing Estate Limited & another (Environment & Land Case 355 of 2016) [2023] KEELC 20460 (KLR) (5 October 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The application dated 6th September 2023 is hereby dismissed with costs

Tapasian v Chief Lands Registrar & 4 others; Kaaria & another (Interested Parties) (Environment & Land Case 521 of 2018) [2023] KEELC 20425 (KLR) (5 October 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The plaintiff's suit is pre-mature, misconceived, and legally untenable. The suit is dismissed with costs.

Ikahu v Wambui (Environment & Land Case 380 of 2011) [2023] KEELC 20389 (KLR) (5 October 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The court dismisses the defendant's counter-claim and enters judgment in favor of the plaintiff, declaring him the owner of plot No. 1 by adverse possession and ordering its transfer to his name.

Orwa v Otieno & 2 others (Environment and Land Miscellaneous Application E007 of 2023) [2023] KEELC 20413 (KLR) (5 October 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The motion is incompetent and not merited, and the applicant's notice of motion is struck out with costs to the respondents.

Republic v Attorney General & 5 others; Wuomuga (Exparte Applicant) (Miscellaneous Application E004 of 2022) [2023] KEELC 22628 (KLR) (5 October 2023) (Judgment)

Towett & 2 others v Chelagat & 3 others (Environment & Land Case 87 of 2018) [2023] KEELC 20625 (KLR) (5 October 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The court dismisses the plaintiffs' application for a review of the dismissal order and the application to enforce an eviction order. The court also dismisses the plaintiffs' application to revive their suit and substitute the deceased plaintiff with their legal representative.

Kihara & another (Suing as the Administrators of the Estate of Kihara Thatu Gatu) v Kihara (Environment & Land Case 159 of 2019) [2023] KEELC 20494 (KLR) (5 October 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The Plaintiffs' suit succeeds, and the Defendant's title to Subukia/Subukia Block 4/48 (Ngamini) is declared null and void.

Mwaluma v Kiwoi (Sued in her Own Capacity and in her Capacity as Personal Representative and Administrator of the Estate of Hannington Kiwoi) (Environment and Land Appeal 1 of 2023) [2023] KEELC 20628 (KLR) (5 October 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The court granted the stay of execution of the judgment and order in Voi Magistrates Court ELC Number E 39 of 2021 and the award of costs assessed on the 22nd February 2023 pending the hearing and final determination of the appeal.

Njeru v Muigai & another (Environment & Land Case 152 of 2013) [2023] KEELC 20540 (KLR) (5 October 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The court dismissed the application due to the lack of evidence of service and non-compliance with court directions.

Mabachi & 2 others v Land Registrar, Busia & 2 others (Environment & Land Case 28 of 2015) [2023] KEELC 20362 (KLR) (5 October 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The Court will not expunge the 3rd Defendant's statement and documents, ruling that they are properly on record and served. The 3rd Defendant will meet today's costs of the Plaintiffs assessed at Kshs.5,000 payable before the next hearing date.

Jung v Kencom Sacco Society Limited (Environment & Land Case E180 of 2022) [2023] KEELC 20526 (KLR) (5 October 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The court finds that the proceedings should not be stayed and the Plaintiff is entitled to specific performance.

George Ndungu Kimani G. N. Kimani & Co. Advocates v Njoroge (Environment and Land Miscellaneous Application 22 of 2022) [2023] KEELC 20624 (KLR) (5 October 2023) (Ruling)