Shilako v Anguba (Environment and Land Appeal E038 of 2021) [2026] KEELC 212 (KLR)
The bottom line
#The Kakamega High Court refused a two-and-a-half-year-delayed request to freeze enforcement of a land judgment, but allowed the appellant to represent himself on appeal.
What this practically means
#Executive summary
#Key legal issues
#Leave to act in person
Allowed under Order 9 Rule 9 of the Civil Procedure Rules as legal representation is a party's constitutional right and prerogative
The court noted that Order 9 Rule 9 requires a party formerly represented by an advocate after entry of judgment to seek leave to act in person. Since legal representation is a constitutional right and a party's prerogative, the applicant has a right to represent himself, and the prayer for leave to act in person was granted.
Jurisdiction to grant an inhibition after judgment
Declined for want of jurisdiction; an inhibition can only be granted while the court exercises appellate jurisdiction before determining the appeal
Relying on Order 42 Rule 6(6) of the Civil Procedure Rules, the court held that a temporary injunction pending appeal may only be granted in the exercise of appellate jurisdiction before the appeal is determined. Having already entered judgment, the court could not grant injunctive orders, and the prayer for inhibition was therefore refused for want of jurisdiction.
Stay of execution pending appeal
Dismissed for inordinate, unexplained delay and absence of any positive orders capable of being stayed
The judgment sought to be stayed was delivered in January 2023 but the application was filed in August 2025, a delay of over two and a half years which was not explained. Further, the judgment dismissed the appeal and made no positive orders; execution is a lawful process and mere motion to execute does not amount to substantial loss. Hence there was nothing to stay.
Legal principles established
#- A party who was represented by an advocate until after entry of judgment must obtain leave of court to act in person, and legal representation is a party's constitutional right and prerogative
- A court exercising appellate jurisdiction may grant a temporary injunction only before it determines the appeal, not after entering judgment
- A stay of execution requires demonstration of substantial loss, application without unreasonable delay, and security for due performance of the decree
Court orders
#- 1.Leave granted to the applicant to act in person
- 2.Application dated 20th August 2025 otherwise dismissed with costs to the respondent
- Jurisdiction invoked
- Order 42 Rule 6 of the Civil Procedure Rules and Section 68 of the Land Registration Act
Key timeline
#Practical implications
#Frequently asked questions
#Cite this brief
#Cite this brief
Caselaw, "Shilako v Anguba (Environment and Land Appeal E038 of 2021) [2026] KEELC 212 (KLR)", Case Analysis (2026). Kisumu Court of Appeal Civil Appeal No. E067 of 2023 (related matter; motion in the Kakamega matter). Source: https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/keelc/2026/212/eng@2026-01-21
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