Kenyan case law
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Koech (Being a Legal Representative of the Estate of the Late Paulinah Chelangat Rotuk) v Kirui (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons E016 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1170 (KLR) (2 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds that the suit is not Resjudicata and does not offend Section 7 of the Civil Procedure Act.
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Kiunjuri v Nyahu & another (Land Originating Summons E005 of 2023) [2026] KEELC 1209 (KLR) (2 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court finds merit in the motion and orders the Plaintiff to avail the original evidence at the hearing, and the Defendants to file and serve additional evidence in rebuttal.
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Hassan v De Fabiana & 2 others (Land Case E046 of 2020) [2026] KEELC 1297 (KLR) (2 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court allows the application and orders the defendant to pay costs of the application before the next mention date.
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Republic v Deputy County Commissioner Tigania Central & 3 others; Gatebia (Ex parte Applicant) (Environment and Land Judicial Review Case E015 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1303 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The application is allowed, the impugned decision is quashed, and the appeal is remitted to a different Deputy County Commissioner.
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Wanjohi v Kimani & 2 others (Environment and Land Appeal E002 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1119 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed. The trial court’s judgment is upheld.
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Mildsteel Engineering Works Limited v Nunda & 3 others (Environment and Land Case E283 of 2022) [2026] KEELC 1885 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Plaintiff is not the legal owner of the suit property.
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Zuwena Company Limited v Malde Pleating Industries Limited (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons E068 of 2022) [2026] KEELC 1257 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Interim Judgment)
✦ The Court finds no justifiable reason to interfere with the Taxing Master's decision.
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Ruto & Rop (Suing as the Legal Representative of the Estate of Margret Jepkoskei Rop - Deceased) v Waweru (Suing as the Legal Representative of the Estate of Nelson N. Waweru - Deceased) & another (Environment and Land Case 266 of 2012) [2026] KEELC 1108 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Plaintiffs are the lawful owners of the suit property.
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Mwangih v Nairobi City County Government & 5 others (Environment and Land Case E397 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1220 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is allowed, and the ruling and order are corrected to reflect the correct property description.
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Mburugu & another v Ahmed & 3 others (Environment and Land Case E043 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1154 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court allowed the application and issued a temporary injunction pending the hearing and determination of the suit.
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Meli v Ouko t/a Kefa Ombati & Company Advocates; The Chief Lands Registrar & another (Interested Parties) (Environment and Land Case E030 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1169 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Defendant’s Preliminary Objection is dismissed with costs, and the name of the 2nd Interested Party is hereby struck out from the proceedings.
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Muhokho v Kenya Power & Lighting Co. Ltd (Environment and Land Case 1 of 2014) [2026] KEELC 1106 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The suit is dismissed. Costs are awarded to the Defendant.
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Ng’ang’a v Ng’anga & 3 others (Environment and Planning Civil Case E001 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1190 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court found the defendants in contempt and ordered them to be detained for a period not less than six (6) months and to have their properties sequestered.
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Ecosee Mwananchi Limited & another v Chairperson, Business Premises Rent Tribunal, Nairobi & another (Environment and Land Judicial Review Case E021 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1283 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Court has jurisdiction to hear and determine the matter.
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Republic v Makori Member – Business Premises Rent Tribunal; Pan Auto Equipment Limited & 2 others (Ex parte Applicants) (Environment and Land Judicial Review Case E020 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1505 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The preliminary objection is not merited, and the judicial review application is not incompetent for want of exhaustion of remedies.
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Muigai v Njeru (Environment and Land Appeal E008 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1195 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is struck out and the applicant shall move the relevant court to vacate the inhibition orders
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Gitonga & 6 others v Munoru & 3 others (Environment and Land Appeal E085 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1211 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed
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Ahmed v Mandera County Government; CECM Finance, Mandera County Government & another (Contemnor) (Environment and Land Judicial Review Case E001 of 2023) [2026] KEELC 1123 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Directions)
✦ The respondent is ordered to pay the decretal sum directly to the decree holder or deposit it with the court within 30 days. The contempt against the respondent is deemed purged, and sentencing proceedings are vacated. If the respondent fails to comply, warrants of arrest will be reissued.
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Ombui & another v Omaiko (Environment and Land Appeal E017 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1161 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The judgment is set aside, and the cases are transferred to the superior Environment and Land Court for hearing and disposal.
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Gikebe v Rarre Group Farmers Limited & 4 others (Environment and Land Case E025 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1059 (KLR) (Environment and Land) (26 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds in favor of the plaintiff, declaring him the lawful owner of the land and cancelling the titles held by the 2nd and 3rd Defendants.
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Republic v Soy Division Land Disputes Tribunal & 2 others; Rotich (Interested Party) (Environment and Land Miscellaneous Application E048 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1079 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Notice of Preliminary Objection dated 27th July, 2025 is a nullity and the suit is struck out for lack of locus standi.
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Salim v Chifuka & 9 others (Environment and Land Case 207 of 2014) [2026] KEELC 1197 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds that the plaintiff is the registered proprietor of the suit property and is entitled to immediate possession and enjoyment of the land.
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Kalani & 5 others v Katuse (Environment and Land Case Application E009 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1196 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Applicants' application is well founded and is allowed.
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Ouya (Suing as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Faith Judith Ouya) v Kuriah & another; Equity Bank Kenya (Garnishee) (Environment and Land Miscellaneous Case E007 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1140 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court finds and holds that the decree holder's application is merited and allowed. The garnishee order is made absolute, and execution is issued against the garnishee to pay the amounts from the 1st judgment debtor's account.
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Gakibe v M Dalmar Trading Company Limited (Arbitration Suit E034 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1398 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court finds that the arbitral tribunal had jurisdiction, the appointment of the arbitrator was lawful, and the tribunal properly dismissed the preliminary objection.