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Criminal law [2026] KEHC 13552 (KLR)

Republic v Godfrey Mwakasungu Joel & Tahmeed Transporters Limited

The High Court allowed revision, set aside a magistrate’s release order, and held that seized narcotics-related property should not be released before trial and proper hearing.

  • Revision jurisdiction
  • Release of alleged exhibits
  • Supervisory jurisdiction of the high court
  • Narcotic drugs forfeiture
  • Right to be heard
  • Preservation of exhibits
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Land law [2026] KEELC 5445 (KLR)

Kipankara Ole Sailoji & Michael Leyioma Sailoji (acting on behalf of the Estate of Kashu Ole Sailoji) v John Lasiamon Keriasek & 11 others

The court dismissed a trespass claim over land parcel CISMARA/OLCHORO/38, finding the dispute was really about an access road and boundary location.

  • Trespass
  • Boundary dispute
  • Access road/right of way
  • Adjudication proceedings
  • Proof of ownership and encroachment
  • Costs
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Judicial review [2026] KEHC 13522 (KLR)

Kimonyak Koipa v The District Land Registar, Narok & 3 others

The High Court allowed judicial review and issued mandamus to compel boundary determination for parcels 857 and 958, finding the matter was not stale.

  • Mandamus
  • Boundary dispute determination
  • Land registrar duties
  • Fair administrative action
  • Execution/enforcement of consent order
  • Limitation of actions
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Land law [2026] KEELC 5412 (KLR)

James Muturi Mwangi (Suing as administrator of the Estate of Joseph Mwangi Kariuki, deceased) v Joseph Munyambu Karega & The Land Registrar, Kiambu

In a double-titling dispute over Ruiru East/Juja East Block 2/3972, the court found the plaintiff failed to prove title or fraud and dismissed the suit with costs.

  • Double titling
  • Proof of title
  • Fraud in land transactions
  • Root of title
  • Registered proprietor protection
  • Trespass
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Land law [2026] KEELC 5404 (KLR)

Arthur Ogola Boniface v Gatimu Macharia

The court struck out an adverse possession claim, holding that the lease had expired and reverted to the City County of Nairobi, so the claim was not maintainable.

  • Adverse possession
  • Lease expiry and reversion
  • Limitation of actions act
  • Sale agreement and possession
  • Registration of title
  • Adverse-possession
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Civil procedure [2026] KEHC 13395 (KLR)

Khetia Priti Harilal v Middle East Bank of Kenya Limited

The High Court granted a stay of execution pending appeal, finding no unreasonable delay, substantial loss to a third-party objector, and no need for security.

  • Stay of execution pending appeal
  • Order 42 rule 6 cpc
  • Substantial loss
  • Security for due performance
  • Third-party objector
  • Matrimonial property and attachment of household goods
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Property law [2026] KEELC 5405 (KLR)

Charles Gachugu Muchiri v Orbit Chemical Industries Ltd

The court dismissed an adverse possession claim over Nairobi/Block 263/1105 and 1106, holding time did not run for 12 years after prior litigation and a 2006 eviction judgment.

  • Adverse possession
  • Limitation of actions
  • Trespass
  • Title extinguishment
  • Lis pendens
  • Eviction orders
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Constitutional law [2026] KEHC 13410 (KLR)

Space and Style Limited v Roof TG Pacific Ltd

The High Court dismissed a constitutional petition over termination of an exclusive distributorship, holding it lacked jurisdiction because leave was not first sought to serve the foreign respondent.

  • Jurisdiction over foreign respondent
  • Service of summons outside kenya
  • Article 40 property rights
  • Goodwill in distributorship agreements
  • Termination of distributorship
  • Freedom of contract
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Civil procedure [2026] KEMC 829 (KLR)

Judith Mukhwana Luambo v Mogo Auto Limited & 4 others

The court held that the plaintiff owned the vehicle subject to a prior security interest, but the repossession was forceful and unlawful. Damages of Kshs.200,000 were awarded.

  • Repossession of motor vehicle
  • Security interest
  • Bona fide purchaser
  • Vicarious liability
  • Special damages proof
  • Unlawful force in repossession
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Criminal procedure [2026] KEHC 13294 (KLR)

Kahia v Director of Criminal Investigations & 3 others

Kahia v Director of Criminal Investigations & 3 others (Miscellaneous Criminal Application E466 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 13294 (KLR) (21 August 2026) (Ruling)

The High Court declined to review its earlier anticipatory bail ruling, holding that no error on the face of the record or new matter had been shown.

  • Review of court ruling
  • Anticipatory bail
  • Abuse of criminal process
  • Harassment by police
  • Jurisdiction over land ownership disputes
  • Status quo and protective orders
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