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Constitutional law [2026] KEHC 13002 (KLR)

Murango v Ng’ongo & 8 others

Murango v Ng’ongo & 8 others (Constitutional Petition E015 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 13002 (KLR) (20 August 2026) (Ruling)

Court
High Court
Case number
Constitutional Petition E015 of 2026
Judge
["EM Muriithi"]

The application for recusal failed because the respondents did not prove actual bias or facts giving rise to a reasonable apprehension of bias. The allegedly biased conduct was explained by the record: the court heard the parties, maintained status quo pending further hearing, and merely proposed to consider certification under Article 165(4) after submissions. Those acts were judicial management steps, not evidence of partiality.

Source excerpt

  • Judicial bias
  • Reasonable apprehension of bias
  • Duty to sit
  • Certification of substantial question of law
  • Article 165(4) empanelment
  • Conservatory orders
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Land law [2026] KEELC 5306 (KLR)

Kipkirwa v Mele (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons E017 of 2026)

Kipkirwa v Mele (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons E017 of 2026) [2026] KEELC 5306 (KLR) (18 August 2026) (Ruling)

Court
Environment and Land Court
Case number
Enviromental and Land Originating Summons E017 of 2026
Judge
["J Ongondo"]

The court found it had power to issue precise interim preservation orders and, on the facts and common ground between the parties, partially allowed the application by preserving the existing position on the land, keeping registration in the respondent’s name, recognizing that the applicant is not in possession, and prohibiting alienation, subdivision, disposal, or permanent developments pending determination of the application and preliminary objection. The preliminary objection was directed to be heard first by written submissions.

Source excerpt

  • Status quo orders
  • Interim preservation orders
  • Preliminary objection
  • Sub judice
  • Res judicata
  • Possession and registration of land
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Employment and labour law [2026] KEELRC 2401 (KLR)

Gicheru v Kenya Utalii College & another

Gicheru v Kenya Utalii College & another (Petition E160 of 2026) [2026] KEELRC 2401 (KLR) (14 August 2026) (Ruling)

Court
Employment and Labour Relations Court
Case number
Petition E160 of 2026
Judge
["M Mbarũ"]

The application for contempt failed because the underlying conservatory orders sought to preserve an acting appointment that the court had already found had legally ceased on 9 May 2026; contempt cannot be founded on an order that would entrench an illegality, and the petitioner therefore did not establish a lawful basis for leave to commence contempt proceedings.

Source excerpt

  • Conservatory orders
  • Disobedience of court orders
  • Acting appointment in public service
  • Leave to institute contempt proceedings
  • Status quo orders
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Family law [2026] KEHC 12849 (KLR)

EAO v CEOO

EAO v CEOO (Civil Appeal E017 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 12849 (KLR) (14 August 2026) (Ruling)

Court
High Court
Case number
Civil Appeal E017 of 2025
Judge
["CM Kariuki"]

The court refused to disturb the existing custody arrangement because the application was interlocutory, the appeal would be prejudged by making final custody findings at that stage, no immediate or substantial danger to the child was shown, and maintaining stability, schooling, and continuity best served the child’s welfare pending an expeditious hearing of the appeal.

Source excerpt

  • Interim custody pending appeal
  • Best interests of the child
  • Status quo orders
  • Child education and welfare
  • Parental access
  • In camera child interview
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Civil procedure [2026] KEELC 5278 (KLR)

Githire v George & 11 others

Githire v George & 11 others (Environment and Land Originating Motion E001 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 5278 (KLR) (12 August 2026) (Ruling)

Court
Environment and Land Court
Case number
Environment and Land Originating Motion E001 of 2025
Judge
["CG Mbogo"]

The court found that the applicant had been diligent and that the dismissal arose from an inadvertent lapse on the mention date; since the matter was only for compliance and fixation of a ruling date, reinstatement was warranted in the interests of justice. The court also held that the applicant's current advocate was inactive and could not continue filing documents until regularization, though prior filings were not invalidated on that ground alone.

Source excerpt

  • Setting aside dismissal for want of prosecution
  • Reinstatement of application
  • Change of advocate and holding brief
  • Inactive advocate/practising certificate issue
  • Status quo orders
  • Mention for compliance and written submissions
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Succession law [2026] KEHC 12709 (KLR)

In re Estate of Mohere (Deceased)

In re Estate of Mohere (Deceased) (Civil Appeal E068 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 12709 (KLR) (6 August 2026) (Judgment)

Court
High Court
Case number
Civil Appeal E068 of 2024
Judge
["ACA Ong’injo"]

The application failed because the appellant did not obtain a stay of execution, so the respondent was legally entitled to implement the decree; the subdivision had already substantially taken place; and the court could not grant retrospective status quo orders or nullify completed transactions at interlocutory stage. The proper forum for the substantive complaints is the appeal itself.

Source excerpt

  • Status quo orders
  • Stay of execution
  • Preservation of estate property
  • Subdivision of estate land
  • Ongoing appeal and implementation of decree
  • Abuse of court process
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Land law [2026] KEELC 5179 (KLR)

Wairimu & another (Suing as the Administrators of the Estate of Regina Wairimu - Deceased) v Nuni

Wairimu & another (Suing as the Administrators of the Estate of Regina Wairimu - Deceased) v Nuni (Environment and Land Case E020 of 2026) [2026] KEELC 5179 (KLR) (6 August 2026) (Ruling)

Court
Environment and Land Court
Case number
Environment and Land Case E020 of 2026
Judge
["MN Kullow"]

The application was not res judicata because it sought a status quo order, which is legally distinct from the earlier application for injunctive relief. Since status quo orders do not depend on the same threshold as injunctions, and because preservation of the disputed land was necessary to protect the substratum of the suit, the court exercised its discretion to grant limited preservatory orders with specific restrictions.

Source excerpt

  • Status quo orders
  • Res judicata
  • Injunctions
  • Preservation of suit property
  • Interlocutory applications
  • Case management
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Landlord and tenant [2026] KEELC 5247 (KLR)

Rewot Africa Communications Ltd v Tikoo & Company Ltd & another

Rewot Africa Communications Ltd v Tikoo & Company Ltd & another (Environment and Land Appeal E119 of 2026) [2026] KEELC 5247 (KLR) (6 August 2026) (Ruling)

Court
Environment and Land Court
Case number
Environment and Land Appeal E119 of 2026
Judge
["MN Kullow"]

The Applicant failed to prove any new facts or evidence to justify departure from the earlier finding that there was no prima facie case, no irreparable harm, and no basis for injunction; the dispute remained about rent arrears and distress for rent. The Applicant also failed to demonstrate substantial loss or furnish security for due performance under Order 42 Rule 6. The application was therefore dismissed.

Source excerpt

  • Distress for rent
  • Prima facie case
  • Substantial loss
  • Security for due performance
  • Status quo orders
  • Sub judice
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Constitutional law [2026] KEHC 13119 (KLR)

Insurance Institute of East Africa v Insurance Institute of Kenya

Insurance Institute of East Africa v Insurance Institute of Kenya (Petition E498 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 13119 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (5 August 2026) (Ruling)

Court
High Court
Case number
Petition E498 of 2025
Judge
["G Mutai"]

The court held that although the conservatory order existed, had been served, and was known to the Respondent, contempt was not proved because the Petitioner failed to show that the Respondent’s conduct was mala fide or deliberately in breach of a clear prohibition. The court accepted that the Respondent’s treatment of the Petitioner’s graduates as affiliates could reasonably be seen as required or permitted by the Insurance Professionals Act, 2025, and the order did not void that statute or compel action contrary to it.

Source excerpt

  • Conservatory orders
  • Status quo orders
  • Service and knowledge of court orders
  • Civil contempt elements
  • Statutory interpretation
  • Membership classification under insurance professionals act, 2025
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Environment and land law [2026] KEELC 5085 (KLR)

Bricklane Homes Limited v Nyaboke & another

Bricklane Homes Limited v Nyaboke & another (Environment and Land Case E511 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 5085 (KLR) (4 August 2026) (Ruling)

Court
Environment and Land Court
Case number
Environment and Land Case E511 of 2025
Judge
["CG Mbogo"]

The court held that the applicant established a prima facie case because the certificate of search showed the respondent as registered owner despite subsisting Court of Appeal status quo orders, and further dealings could prejudice the applicant in a manner not adequately compensable by damages. The balance of convenience therefore favoured preserving the property by injunction pending determination of the counterclaim.

Source excerpt

  • Temporary injunction
  • Prima facie case
  • Status quo orders
  • Dealing in immovable property
  • Pending counterclaim
  • Costs in the cause
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