Kenyan case law
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Njogu v Njogu & another (Environment & Land Case E005 of 2021) [2023] KEELC 20283 (KLR) (28 September 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds in favor of the plaintiff, Keziah Wanja Njogu, on the claim of adverse possession.
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Kamau v Nicholus & another (Environment & Land Case E014 of 2022) [2023] KEELC 22548 (KLR) (28 September 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The court grants a temporary injunction pending the hearing and determination of the suit.
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Kamanda v Karuga & 2 others (Environment and Land Appeal E018 of 2022) [2023] KEELC 20133 (KLR) (28 September 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The Court upheld the Appellant's Preliminary Objection and dismissed the suit.
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Gathuku v Nakuru Workers Housing Cooperative Ltd & another; Kariuki (Suing as the legal representative of the Estate of Joice Wangui Kathuku- Deceased) (Proposed Plaintiff) (Environment & Land Case 100 of 2016) [2023] KEELC 20434 (KLR) (28 September 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The court grants a declaration that the plaintiff is the lawful proprietor of the parcel of land in issue and issues a perpetual injunction to restrain the defendants from dealing with the suit property.
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Kenya Commercial Bank Limited v Okere (Environment and Land Appeal 1 of 2017) [2023] KEELC 20302 (KLR) (28 September 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The court sets aside the taxing Ocer's decision on instructions fees and getting up fees
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Mwangi & another v James Karanja Komu t/a Rubis Service Station Murang’a & another; Mwangi & another (Intended Interested Party) (Environment & Land Case E005 of 2022) [2023] KEELC 20088 (KLR) (28 September 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The Court finds that the delay in filing the application was not inordinate and the 2nd Defendant/Applicant has locus standi.
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Kogo v County Government of Kericho (Environment & Land Petition E001 of 2022) [2023] KEELC 20272 (KLR) (28 September 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The petition is not sub-judice and the respondent's operation of the dumpsite does not contravene regulations. The petition does not disclose a legal interest capable of protection.
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Commissioner of Lands (National Land Commission) v Heirs of the Late Wambugu Mathangani Family/Viz, Anna Wanjiru Mathangani & 100 others; Central Bank of Kenya & another (Garnishee) (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons 9 of 2009) [2023] KEELC 20064 (KLR) (28 September 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The garnishee proceedings are misconceived, irregular, and incompetent. The motion is dismissed.
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Sifuna v Mulaya & another (Environment & Land Case 280 of 2015) [2023] KEELC 20351 (KLR) (28 September 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The court granted the stay of execution pending appeal.
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Mbui v Said & another (Environment and Land Appeal 5 of 2023) [2023] KEELC 20332 (KLR) (28 September 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The application for a stay of execution is hereby dismissed with costs.
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John Kagechu Muiruri t/a Mururi Auto Parts & 5 others v Kihumo Property Developers (K) Ltd (Environment & Land Case 945 of 2016) [2023] KEELC 20378 (KLR) (28 September 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds in favor of the Defendant, awarding mesne profits based on the leases that expired in 2016.
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Board of Management Bulla Collage Primary School & another v Dahir (Civil Appeal 7 of 2022) [2023] KEELC 20178 (KLR) (28 September 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The Court found that the Respondent failed to prove lawful allocation and compliance with the terms of the allotment.
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Ferndandes v Muthui (Environment & Land Case 444 of 2017) [2023] KEELC 20109 (KLR) (28 September 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds the Plainti failed to prove her case and dismisses her claim with costs to the Defendant.
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Sian & another v Sian & 2 others (Environment and Land Case Civil Suit 6 of 2019) [2023] KEELC 20432 (KLR) (28 September 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The 1st defendant did not acquire the suit property lawfully.
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Okondo v Bonareri (Legal Representative of the Estate of Sabastiano Nyandwaro Ondima) (Environment & Land Case 128 of 2009) [2023] KEELC 20247 (KLR) (28 September 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The minutes of the Land Control Board are prima facie evidence of the plaintiff's proper acquisition of the title. The defendant failed to provide evidence to vitiate the minutes or dispute the mutation forms.
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Titan Limited v Qiye Company Limited & another (Environment & Land Case 524 of 2013) [2023] KEELC 20354 (KLR) (28 September 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The court has jurisdiction to determine the suit and dismisses the preliminary objection and the application.
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Shinini & another v Gachanja & another (Environment & Land Case E001 of 2023) [2023] KEELC 20123 (KLR) (28 September 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The court denied the application for a temporary injunction and ordered the status quo to be maintained pending the hearing and determination of the suit.
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Busienei v Alphax Colllege Limited; Kenya Forest Service & another (Interested Parties) (Environment & Land Case 159 of 2015) [2023] KEELC 20248 (KLR) (28 September 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds that the plaintiff holds a valid title to the land parcel No. Eldoret Municipality Block/10/183 and that the land is not part of the forest area as claimed by the defendant.
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Idow Trading Co Limited v Jimale & 2 others (Environment & Land Case 63 of 2008) [2023] KEELC 20357 (KLR) (28 September 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The court declared that the parcel LR No 36/1/1034 belongs to the plaintiff, ordered the eviction of the defendants, awarded damages for trespass, and imposed costs on the defendants.
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Thuo & another v Gikera & another (Environment & Land Case 72 of 2017) [2023] KEELC 20139 (KLR) (28 September 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The eviction orders cannot issue for want of clarity between the two parcels of land, Loc.2/Kinyona/4192 and Loc.2/Kinyona/94.
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Canon Automobile Limited v Kwale International Sugar Co Ltd; Attorney General (Plaintiff to the Counterclaim); Canon Automobiles Limited & 5 others (Defendant to the Counterclaim) (Environment & Land Case 126 of 2021) [2023] KEELC 20132 (KLR) (28 September 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The application is granted, and the stay of execution pending appeal is allowed.
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Muthama & 8 others v Ngugi & 5 others (Environment and Land Case Civil Suit 1042 of 2012) [2023] KEELC 20316 (KLR) (28 September 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds that the Plaintiffs have proved their case against the Defendants on a balance of probabilities.
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Kasha v Ole Tonkei (Environment & Land Case 44 of 2020) [2023] KEELC 20414 (KLR) (28 September 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The court dismissed the Plaintiff's claim of adverse possession and ordered the Plaintiff to pay the Defendant's costs.
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Njoroge v Maina (Environment & Land Case 239 of 2017) [2023] KEELC 20293 (KLR) (28 September 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The court held that the Plaintiff lawfully issued the notice to rescind the agreement for sale.
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Barsolay v Tiony (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons E007 of 2021 & Environment & Land Case 52 of 2019 (Consolidated)) [2023] KEELC 20237 (KLR) (28 September 2023) (Judgment)
✦ Tiony's case is statute barred and dismissed with costs. Barsolay acquired 13 acres by adverse possession and is entitled to a permanent injunction and the land excised from the defendant's possession.