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Koros & 3 others v Tormoi [2025] KEELC 5448 (KLR)
The court struck out an application seeking police security to facilitate subdivision of land, citing procedural non-compliance and pending Court of Appeal applications.
Shah & another v Erick Mutuma Murithi t/a Squad Three Services & 2 others; Estate of Simon Njenga Ndaba & another (Interested Parties) [2025] KEELC 5186 (KLR)
The Environment and Land Court directed the OCS Parklands Police Station to oversee enforcement of earlier injunction orders preserving the suit land.
Omusundi v Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission & 2 others [2025] KEELC 4978 (KLR)
The court found the 1st interested party in contempt for breaching prior land orders by continuing construction on the suit property, and imposed jail or a fine.
Republic v Oigara, CBS, Chief Executive Officer, KCB Bank Kenya Limited & 3 others; Commission on Administrative Justice (Interested Party); Inyangu (Exparte Applicant) [2025] KEELRC 1935 (KLR)
The court found that the Ex-Parte Applicant's application was without merit as the issue of stay of execution had already been determined in the ruling of 30th January 2025, rendering the matter res judicata. The court held that it was functus officio and could not revisit the issue except by way of review, which the present application was not. The court further held that the Ex-Parte Applicant could not seek new causes of action, such as compensation for constitutional violations, in proceedings that were essentially closed except for execution. The court also found no evidence that the Not…
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Jihan Freighters Limited v Kenya Railways Corporation Limited [2025] KEELC 4833 (KLR)
The court found that the interim injunction order issued on 14th November 2023 was not ex-parte and was extended on subsequent dates, including 6th December 2023 and 29th May 2024, up to 9th October 2024. Both parties acted on the understanding that the order was in force, as evidenced by their correspondence and conduct. The respondent, through its Managing Director, was aware of the order and failed to take concrete steps to comply, instead preventing the applicant from accessing the premises. The court held that the respondent's actions constituted willful disobedience of a valid court ord…
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Omondi & another v Attorney General & 2 others; Ethekon & 7 others (Interested Parties) [2025] KEHC 9450 (KLR)
The court held that contempt of court is a grave matter with quasi-criminal consequences, requiring strict adherence to procedural fairness and the right to be heard. The alleged contemnors, including the President and Head of Government Press, were not parties to the proceedings and had not been served with a formal application for contempt. Proceeding against them on the basis of an oral application would violate their constitutional right to a fair hearing under Article 50(1). The court emphasized that, regardless of the seriousness of the alleged disobedience, due process must be observed…
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Republic v Nairobi City County Government (Formerly City Council of Nairobi); Norkan Investments Limited (Exparte Applicant) [2025] KEELC 4646 (KLR)
The court granted mandamus compelling Nairobi City County Government to pay taxed costs from an earlier ELC case, holding budgetary delays did not defeat the statutory duty.
Nyangongo v Mulati, the Principal Kisii National Polytechnic & 2 others [2025] KEELRC 1803 (KLR)
The court found that there was insufficient evidence of proper service upon the alleged contemnors, as the affidavit of service lacked proof such as stamps or receipts, and some documents were not paid for. The court emphasized that contempt proceedings are serious and require strict adherence to due process, including proper service and the right to be heard. As a result, the court vacated the previously issued summons and directed that the alleged contemnors file affidavits in response to the accusations within 14 days. The applicant was also directed to effect proper service and clear outs…
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Manyonge, Wanyama & Associates LLP v County Government of Kisumu & 3 others [2025] KEELRC 1781 (KLR)
The court issued summons to Kisumu county officials to show cause in contempt proceedings over alleged failure to obey mandamus orders.
Cooperative Bank of Kenya Ltd v Gituma [2025] KEELC 4811 (KLR)
The court found the contemnor had been arrested pursuant to a warrant, rejected claims of voluntary appearance, and imposed a Kshs. 1,000,000 fine or three months’ jail in default.
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