Kenyan case law

Nzaku & Nzaku Advocates v Chimako Homes Limited & 2 others (Environment and Land Miscellaneous Case 340 of 2014) [2026] KEELC 1354 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The consent order is set aside, and the interested party is enjoined to join the proceedings.

Mwadime v Warunge & another (Environment and Land Appeal E022 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1193 (KLR) (Environment and Land) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application for a stay of execution is granted pending the hearing and determination of the appeal, with the appellant required to deposit Kshs. 50,000 as security for the due performance of the decree/order.

Nkurumwa & another (Suing as Legal Administrators of the Estate of Simpano ole Kesike (Deceased)) & another v Estate of the Late Tinga Le Nkuito & 20 others (Environment and Land Case E014 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1168 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court dismissed the plaintiffs' application for an injunction.

Kuria & 3 others v Muriithi & another (Environment and Land Case E034 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1941 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ An interlocutory injunction is granted directing the defendants to open and remove obstructions on the access road.

Manduku v Mongare & 5 others (Environment and Land Case 364 of 2015) [2026] KEELC 1162 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application for adjournment is dismissed with costs to the plaintiff.

Kasuku v Osogo (Deceased) & 3 others (Environment and Land Case 40 of 2014) [2026] KEELC 1057 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court finds that the cause of action survives the deceased defendant's demise and that the plaintiff may proceed with the suit against his estate.

Epusi v Orodi alias Etyang Okacho (Environment and Land Case 143 of 2014) [2026] KEELC 1094 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Judgment)

Oyugi v Koywer (Environment and Land Appeal E057 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1083 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court dismissed the appeal and ordered the termination of the proceedings in the subordinate court.

Wasike v Simiyu (Environment and Land Case 161 & 91 of 2014 & 99 of 2019 & 86 of 2017 (Consolidated)) [2026] KEELC 1107 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Defendant's motion is dismissed with costs as it lacks merit and the Defendant has not been candid with the court.

Baswony v Kwambai & 12 others (Environment and Land Appeal E033 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1146 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court grants the orders sought, including a stay of execution of the judgment and decree pending the hearing and determination of the appeal, subject to certain conditions.

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.

Nduati v Olima (Environment and Land Case E302 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1071 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court found the Preliminary Objection to be unmerited and incompetent.

Chitelesi v Mukhonje (Suing as the Administrator of the Estate of Thomas Mukhonje) & 2 others (Environment and Land Appeal E003 of 2023) [2026] KEELC 1128 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the 1st respondent. The court grants leave to act in person for the appellant. The court declines to grant a stay of execution or a temporary injunction pending appeal.

Mbuga v Nyamache; Nyakangi (Applicant) (Environment and Land Case 104 of 2021) [2026] KEELC 1078 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the Plaintiff

Kibiku (Suing as the Administrator and Legal Representative of the Estate of Gibson Kibiku - Deceased) v Deacons Enterprises Limited & another; Nyawira & 31 others (Interested Parties) (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons 139'B' of 2021) [2026] KEELC 1069 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ A conditional stay of execution of the Judgment and Decree dated 31/07/2025 is granted pending the hearing and determination of the Appeal Nairobi Civil Appeal No. E790 of 2025.

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.

Omondi v Olendo (Environment and Land Case 92 of 2014) [2026] KEELC 1112 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Defendant's Motion is dismissed, and the Plaintiff is awarded costs.

Golden Fields Association (Through Its Members Agnes Nyamu, Mwangi Njehia, Stephen Mwangi, John Muiruri & 41 others) v Kajiado County Government & 5 others (Environment and Land Constitutional Petition E001 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1344 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court certifies that the Petition raises substantial questions of law and refers the file to the Chief Justice for an uneven number of judges to hear and determine the matter.

Atieng & 2 others v Omusolo & 2 others (Environment and Land Case 37 of 2016) [2026] KEELC 1177 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court allows the defendants' motion to demarcate and transfer their portion of the land, but the defendants' claim that the previous judgment is unenforceable is rejected.

Criticos & another v Third Engineering Bureau of China City Construction Group Company Limited; Masamo (Third party) (Environment and Land Case 8 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1120 (KLR) (Environment and Land) (26 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Plaintiffs have failed to prove their case and their suit is hereby dismissed with costs.

Mutua v Njeru (Environment and Land Case E006 of 2023) [2026] KEELC 1256 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court granted a permanent injunction to stop the defendant from trespassing on the disputed land.

Kenya Electricity Transmission Company v Mugah (Environment and Land Appeal E062 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1212 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is allowed, and the lower court's judgment and decree are set aside. The suit is dismissed, and costs are awarded to the Appellant.

Watuthu & 2 others v State Department for Housing & 5 others (Petition E001 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1234 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is merited, conservatory orders are granted

William Holden Wildlife Foundation v Mount Kenya Game Ranch Limited; Chief Land Registrar (Interested Party) (Environment and Land Case E028 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1936 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court denied the application for a stay of proceedings.

Wambua (Suing as Administrator) v Thiga & another (Environment and Land Case E047 of 2023) [2026] KEELC 1176 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Court found in favor of the Plaintiff, Wambua, and declared that the suit property belongs to the Plaintiff.