Kenyan case law

Nchuura & 2 others (Suing as the legal representatives of the Estate of Nchuura Ole Simati – Deceased) v Ngong Savings & Credit Cooperative Society Ltd & 4 others (Land Case E129 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1373 (KLR) (5 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ An order of inhibition is issued against land parcel Kajiado/Kipeto/10891 prohibiting any dealings with the property pending the hearing and determination of this suit.

Obuya & 3 others v County Government of Kisumu & 5 others (Environment and Land Petition E001 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1311 (KLR) (5 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court extended the scheduled meeting period of the Joint Committee by 180 days from July 1, 2025, to December 30, 2025.

Kirui v Fedha & another (Environment and Land Appeal E078 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1247 (KLR) (5 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application for a temporary injunction pending appeal is dismissed with costs to the Respondents.

Mutua v Leina & 2 others (Environment and Land Appeal E001 of 2026) [2026] KEELC 1261 (KLR) (Environment and Land) (5 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ A stay of execution of the judgment is granted pending the hearing and determination of the appeal, subject to the applicant depositing Kshs. 250,000 as security for the due performance of the decree/order.

Abdalla & 6 others v Khansa Developers Limited & 3 others (Constitutional Petition E016 of 2022) [2026] KEELC 1268 (KLR) (5 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court finds merit in the application and sets aside the orders issued on 25th September 2025, dismissing the petitioners' notice of motion dated 26th February 2025.

Wings of Life Gospel Church International Trustees v Nairobi City County & 4 others (Environment and Land Case Civil Suit E132 of 2021) [2026] KEELC 1784 (KLR) (5 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court finds that the Plainti has proved its case and grants the prayers sought in the plaint.

Sheiкн v Lugatsi & 3 others; Nairoві Cіty County (Interested Party) (Environment and Land Case E074 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1289 (KLR) (5 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court issued an order of obtaining status quo, prohibiting any party from interfering with the suit plots pending the outcome of the suit.

Ogutu v Juma & 4 others (Environment and Land Appeal E080 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1351 (KLR) (5 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court finds the Land Registrar guilty of contempt of court and orders him to appear before the court to show cause why he should not be punished.

Samate v Sempele (Environment and Land Appeal E014 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1272 (KLR) (5 March 2026) (Judgment)

Mwaniki v Trustees Pentecostal Assemblies of God (Environment and Land Case 946 of 2013) [2026] KEELC 1271 (KLR) (5 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court dismissed the motion to reinstate the suit, finding that the plaintiff did not provide sufficient cause for her non-attendance and delay.

Sikalieh (Suing as the Chairman of Karen Langata District Association ) v Kamenwa & 2 others (Environment and Land Petition E066 of 2022) [2026] KEELC 1692 (KLR) (5 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court found that the 1st Respondent's permit had terminated by operation of law upon his death, and declined to make any decisions on the alleged illegalities and breaches of the Constitution and Statutes levelled against him. The court also found that the 2nd and 3rd Respondents did not perform their statutory mandates resulting in violations of the Petitioner and its members' rights.

Kore Forests Limited v Attorney General & 4 others (Environment and Land Case 245 of 2021) [2026] KEELC 1406 (KLR) (5 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is deferred pending full hearing and a final Pre-Trial Conference will be held on 8th July, 2026. There will be no orders as to costs.

Registered Trustees of Child Welfare Society of Kenya v Diocese of Embu Trustees, Registered & another (Land Case E010 of 2022) [2026] KEELC 1482 (KLR) (5 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the Respondent, and the suit shall proceed to hearing on priority basis.

Onyando & another (As administrators and legal representative of the Esxtate of Thomas Onyando Omeri) v Malala & 3 others (Land Case E061 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1350 (KLR) (5 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application for injunction is dismissed.

Kariuki v Cyka Fresh Limited & 3 others (Land Case E066 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1266 (KLR) (5 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Plaintiff's claim for a declaration that entries on the register of the suit property were irregular, fraudulent, and null and void is dismissed. The 1st Defendant's Preliminary Objection is dismissed with costs.

KM (Minor suing through mother and best-friend SKS) & 9 others v Attorney General & 7 others (Environment and Land Petition 1 of 2016) [2026] KEELC 1300 (KLR) (5 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court has no jurisdiction to reopen the case that has been decided by the Supreme Court with a view to reviewing it except for the purpose of receiving evidence on the remedial or restorative measures taken by NEMA.

Ngetich & 9 others v Nyamongo & 14 others (Environment and Land Case 145 of 2016) [2026] KEELC 1337 (KLR) (5 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court did not bar the firm from representing the defendants, but granted leave to the plaintiffs to file and rely on additional documents.

Republic v CECM Lands, Energy, Housing & Urban Development County Government of Marsabit & 3 others; Alelo alias Qalicha Arero (Ex parte Applicant) (Judicial Review Application E005 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1370 (KLR) (5 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court allowed the application and granted an order of judicial review in the nature of Certiorari and Prohibition against the 1st and 2nd Respondents only.

Wachira v Kariuki & 3 others (Environment and Land Appeal E114 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1421 (KLR) (5 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Appellant is the beneficial owner of the suit property and the title deed issued in the name of the 1st Respondent should be cancelled. The Appellant is entitled to the orders sought.

Nyaga & 7 others v Njeru (Environment and Land Appeal E007 of 2020) [2026] KEELC 1504 (KLR) (5 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal succeeds and the judgment of the trial court is set aside

Olwal v Ojenya (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons E007 of 2026) [2026] KEELC 1319 (KLR) (5 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court granted the application for temporary injunction and ordered the Land Registrar to register an inhibition on the suit land.

Njau v Ng’ang’a & 3 others (Environment and Land Miscellaneous Application E044 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1330 (KLR) (5 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court finds the motion is not merited and the suit was nullity ab initio, thus the application for transfer fails.

Office of the County Attorney - Kwale County & another (Suing on behalf of the Public) v Gombato (1975) Limited & 2 others (Petition E011 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1362 (KLR) (5 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Petition does not meet the threshold for a preliminary objection.

African Gas and Oil Limited & another v Kahia Transporters Limited & 6 others; County Government of Mombasa & 4 others (Interested Parties); Kahia (Contemnor) (Environment and Land Case E012 & E004 of 2023 (Consolidated)) [2026] KEELC 1285 (KLR) (5 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The motion for contempt of court is dismissed with costs to the contemnor.

Terakate Properties Limited v Develco Investments Limited (in Liquidation) & 28 others (Environment and Land Case 3 of 2009) [2026] KEELC 1657 (KLR) (5 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court found the Application competent and granted leave to amend the Defence and Counterclaim. The court also revoked and set aside the consent orders.