Kenyan case law
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Chepkwony & another v Chepkwony & another & 8 others (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons E014 of 2024) [2025] KEELC 7001 (KLR) (9 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Respondents' preliminary objections succeed on grounds that succession proceedings were properly initiated and the suit is res judicata.
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Ogona v Maro (Environment and Land Case 57 of 2018) [2025] KEELC 6901 (KLR) (9 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court finds that the suit should not be abated due to the plaintiff's death, as one year had not lapsed since his death.
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Kinyua & another (Suing as Legal Representative of the Estate of George Mbogori) v Kananu (Environment and Land Appeal E058 of 2024) [2025] KEELC 6825 (KLR) (9 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed, and the original judgment and decree are affirmed.
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Tikolo & another v Owino (Environment and Land Case E001 of 2023) [2025] KEELC 6843 (KLR) (9 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court entered judgment in default for the sum of Ksh 53,570,000 and fixed the matter for hearing on other prayers.
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Nyantika v Nyantika & 2 others; Ogega & another (Plaintiffs to the Counterclaim); Nyantika & 3 others (Defendant to the Counterclaim) (Environment and Land Case 26 of 2018) [2025] KEELC 6810 (KLR) (9 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application for stay of execution pending appeal is dismissed as the applicant has failed to demonstrate substantial loss and has not provided adequate security.
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Mugo v Wanyoike (Environment and Land Appeal E006 of 2025) [2025] KEELC 6824 (KLR) (9 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is allowed. The judgment of the trial court dated 23rd January, 2025 and all consequential orders flowing therefrom be set aside. The court enters a judgment in favor of the Appellant as prayed in her Plaint dated 23rd May, 2024.
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Mwega v Hezekiah & another (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons E010 of 2025) [2025] KEELC 6925 (KLR) (9 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed on the basis of the balance of convenience, with no dealings registered in the land register relating to the suit land for 12 months.
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Sawe v Waithaka & 3 others (Environment and Land Case E051 of 2024) [2025] KEELC 6777 (KLR) (9 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court finds that the claim based on constructive trust is not time barred and the preliminary objection is not merited.
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Shah & another (Suing as representatives of the Estate of Janendra Raichand Shah) v Awako Developers Ltd & 4 others (Environment and Land Case E022 of 2023) [2025] KEELC 6902 (KLR) (9 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The 4th and 5th defendants are necessary parties to the suit.
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Mbau v Attorney General & 2 others; Manyatta Simba Land Limited & 4 others (Interested Parties) (Environment and Land Case 882 of 2017) [2025] KEELC 6897 (KLR) (9 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the Plainti/Respondent
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Emco Billets and Steel Limited v Kiambu Dandora Farmers Company Limited & another (Environment and Land Case 1518 of 2013) [2025] KEELC 6856 (KLR) (9 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ There is no merit in the application for contempt
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Kivumbu (Suing as the Legal Representative of the Estate of Kivumbu Ndwiwa - Deceased) v Mwau & 2 others (Environment and Land Case E008 of 2023) [2025] KEELC 6784 (KLR) (9 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court finds that the Plaintiff has a prima facie case and grants the application for a copy of the official search certificate.
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Kipteng & another v Paro (Environment and Land Appeal E018 of 2024) [2025] KEELC 6992 (KLR) (9 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court grants leave to file an appeal out of time and a stay of execution.
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Toimasi (Deceased) v Nchiroine & 3 others (Miscellaneous Application E024 of 2025) [2025] KEELC 6932 (KLR) (9 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs as it is an abuse of the process of court.
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Nyalwanga (Suing as the Administrator of the Estate of Joan Atieno Mango - Deceased) & 2 others v Owuor & another (Environment and Land Case Civil Suit E027 of 2024) [2025] KEELC 6910 (KLR) (9 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court dismissed the application and the suit.
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Omollo v Ogul (Environment and Land Appeal E046 of 2023) [2025] KEELC 6915 (KLR) (9 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court found that the Appellant failed to defend the suit and that the Respondent has a good title.
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Ngugi & another v Fear & 4 others (Environment and Land Case 437 of 2011 & Civil Suit 424 of 2011 & 1321 of 2005 (Consolidated)) [2025] KEELC 6995 (KLR) (9 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is not merited as the hearing is not at an advanced stage and the main witness has not yet testified.
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Nekoye v Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (Environment and Land Case 12 of 2020) [2025] KEELC 7065 (KLR) (9 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Court found that the suit property was not available for alienation as it was reserved for government housing for civil servants. The Plaintiff's title is therefore defective, and the Defendant is entitled to the prayers sought in the counterclaim.
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Mtidai & another v County Government of Narok & 3 others (Environment and Land Petition E001 of 2025) [2025] KEELC 6792 (KLR) (9 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court grants the applicants' Notice of Motion application for an injunction to maintain the status quo and allows the applicants to continue occupying the suit plots until the petition is heard and determined.
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Chelanga v Kigumi & 3 others (Environment and Land Case E033 of 2022) [2025] KEELC 6851 (KLR) (9 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds that the plaintiff is an innocent and bona fide purchaser for value without notice and is entitled to the reliefs sought in the plaint.
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Wanjiku & 2 others v Mwaniki (Environment and Land Case 289 of 2018) [2025] KEELC 7178 (KLR) (9 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The restriction made on September 13, 2002 over the suit land is unsustainable, and the application is merited.
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Pamico Kenya Limited v Agricultural Finance Corporation & 3 others (Environment and Land Case 6 of 2017) [2025] KEELC 6890 (KLR) (9 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Court finds that the 1st Defendant has a sufficient basis to warrant the reopening of its case and to introduce additional documents.
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Wairimu & 2 others v Kanyua (Environment and Land Case E048 of 2025) [2025] KEELC 6841 (KLR) (9 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The ex-parte proceedings and orders issued on 21st May, 2025 are set aside. The Respondent is granted leave to file his response to the application within 5 days and fix a date for the hearing.
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Wanjau v Wanyoike (Sued on Behalf of the Estate of Njoki Kibe) (Environment and Land Case 147 of 2018) [2025] KEELC 7183 (KLR) (9 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court reinstated the suit and ordered it to proceed for submissions and final determination.
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Kipkoech v County Government of Uasin Gishu (Environment and Land Case 2 of 2020) [2025] KEELC 6772 (KLR) (9 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court declared that the plaintiff is the bona fide and legal owner of the suit land and ordered the defendant to pay compensation for the loss of property.