Kenyan case law
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Flora & 29 others v Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Interior and Co-ordination of National Government & 4 others (Environment and Land Petition E023 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1115 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court held that the Petitioners have not proved that their constitutional rights have been violated.
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Wanjohi v Gathenji & 11 others (Environment and Land Case Civil Suit E009 of 2023) [2026] KEELC 1954 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court dismisses the Defendants' Preliminary Objection and Application, finding that the Plaintiff's claim is not time-barred and that the Defendants are not innocent purchasers for value.
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Dapash v Marriot International Inc & 4 others (Environment and Land Petition E003 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1089 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ Conservatory orders granted to restrain Respondents from opening the Ritz-Carlton Maasai Mara Safari Camp.
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Kionga Investments Company & another v Kimani (Environment and Land Appeal E030 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1172 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court will review and set aside its previous judgment and reinstate the appeal.
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Ouma (Suing on Behalf of the Estate of Samwel Odera Ogara - Deceased) v Omondi (Environment and Land Case Civil Suit 044 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1523 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court finds that the applicant has established a prima facie case for adverse possession and irreparable harm, and grants temporary injunction and inhibition orders.
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Samoei v Ngigi & 2 others (Environment and Land Case 93 of 2020) [2026] KEELC 1062 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The caution placed by the plaintiff against L.R. No. Uasin Gishu/Kaptagat/5 on 31.1.2020 claiming a purchaser's interest be removed forthwith.
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Saida & another v Mwafue (Environment and Land Appeal E004 of 2023) [2026] KEELC 1124 (KLR) (Environment and Land) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application for recusal is dismissed
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Anderson v Ruto (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons E030 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1054 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Notice of Preliminary Objection is merited.
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M’Igweta v Land Registrar – Meru & 5 others (Environment and Land Petition E002 of 2020) [2026] KEELC 1213 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Petitioner's application to be joined as an interested party is dismissed.
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Maduma & 2 others v County Government of Migori (Environment and Land Petition 3 of 2023) [2026] KEELC 1549 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds the petition merited.
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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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Kugun v Sum & 10 others (Environment and Land Case 233 of 2012) [2026] KEELC 1052 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court sets aside the dismissal orders and reinstates the applicant's application on the grounds that there is a just and sufficient reason to do so.
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Ngigi & 3 others v Githiomi (Environment and Land Appeal E025 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1082 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application for stay of execution of judgment is dismissed
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Northern Block Residents Limited v Kamau & 7 others; Jubi Africa Limited & 14 others (Interested Parties) (Petition E059 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1156 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Petitioner has locus standi to institute the Petition.
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Tonui & 13 others v County Government of Kajiado (Environment and Land Case E085 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1229 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court found that the Plaintiffs' application offends the doctrine of res judicata and thus denied the application.
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Too v Kwambai & another (Environment and Land Appeal E005 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1114 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application dated 13th February, 2025 lacks merit and is hereby dismissed with costs.
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Ondieki & 2 others v Director Survey of Kenya Nyamira County & 3 others (Land Case E006 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1064 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court lacks jurisdiction to hear the application and strikes out the application with costs to the First to Third Defendants.
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Ndiku & another v Mulinge (Environment and Land Case E008 of 2022) [2026] KEELC 1204 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Defendant's counterclaim is dismissed, and the Plaintiffs' claim is allowed in terms of prayers (b)(c) and (d). Each party shall bear their own costs.
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N’ganya & 2 others (Suing on Their Behalf and on Behalf of 29 others) v Mukabana (Sued as the Adminstrator of the Estate of Peter Keya - Were -Deceased) & 6 others; Authority (Nemа (Interested Party) (Environment and Land Petition 67 of 2019) [2026] KEELC 1056 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court has jurisdiction to extend time for filing a Notice of Appeal to the Court of Appeal.
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Karobere v Mutu & 2 others (Environment and Land Case E019 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1947 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court dismissed the application and confirmed the temporary ex parte orders issued on 19th December 2024.
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Gacheru v Dibogo & another (Environment and Land Appeal E027 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1116 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court granted the application, finding that the delay was excusable due to the applicant's illness and that the application has been brought without undue delay.
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Sidialo v Busia County Government (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons E015 of 2023) [2026] KEELC 1099 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Plaintiff's claim to the land based on trust is not defeated by the provisions of Section 7 of the Limitation of Actions Act. The suit should proceed to hearing to determine if the Defendant is a trustee holding the land in trust for the Plaintiff.
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Kasena v Katsole & 3 others (Environment and Land Case E034 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1188 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the respondent.
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Miheso v County Director Survey, Kakamega County & 3 others (Environment and Land Petition E004 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1151 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court denies the application for temporary injunction due to the petitioner's failure to establish a prima facie case of compulsory acquisition.
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Manchester Outfitters Limited v Galot Holdings Limited & 3 others (Environment and Land Case 358 of 2012) [2026] KEELC 1070 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court denied the application for stay of proceedings.