Mutwiri (Suing as the Legal Representative of M’Mwitari M’Ikiaira - Deceased) v District Land Settlement Oficer, Ruiri/Rwarera Adjudication Section & 4 others; Ringera & 7 others (Interested Parties) (Environment and Land Case E004 of 2023) [2026] KEELC 667 (KLR) (9 February 2026) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2026] KEELC 667 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE ENVIRONMENT AND LAND COURT AT MERU ENVIRONMENT AND LAND CASE E004 OF 2023 BM EBOSO, J FEBRUARY 9, 2026 BETWEEN PAUL MUTWIRI (SUING AS THE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE OF M’MWITARI M’IKIAIRA - DECEASED) .................................................................... PETITIONER AND DISTRICT LAND SETTLEMENT OFFICER, RUIRI/RWARERA ADJUDICATION SECTION ......................................................... 1ST RESPONDENT MINISTER FOR LANDS ............................................................. 2ND RESPONDENT DIRECTOR OF LAND ADJUDICATION ................................. 3RD RESPONDENT CHIEF LAND REGISTRAR ........................................................ 4TH RESPONDENT THE HON ATTORNEY GENERAL ........................................... 5TH RESPONDENT AND JOYCE KARAMBU RINGERA .............................................. INTERESTED PARTY JULIUS MUTHAMIA MUGWIKA ........................................ INTERESTED PARTY SAMUEL KITHINJI M’MUNGANIA ................................... INTERESTED PARTY RUTH GACHERI MUTHAMIA ............................................ INTERESTED PARTY DORCAS KENDI ..................................................................... INTERESTED PARTY PATRICK KATHURIMA ....................................................... INTERESTED PARTY SARAH NKIROTE .................................................................. INTERESTED PARTY RAPHAEL KITHINJI .............................................................. INTERESTED PARTY https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/keelc/2026/667/eng@2026-02-09 1
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RULING (Ex-Tempore) 1. Through the application dated 20/1/2026, the petitioner sought to arrest delivery of judgment in this matter. In addition, he sought leave to file and serve a supplementary afidavit. 2. The application is not opposed. In the circumstances, the plea for leave to file and serve a supplementary afidavit is granted. The petitioner shall file and serve the supplementary afidavit within 7 days. The judgment date of 11/2/2026 is vacated. Mention on 18/2/2026 to fix a new judgment date. DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED AT MERU THIS 9TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2026. B M EBOSO ELC JUDGE In the presence of: Mr Otieno holding brief for Mr. Otieno for Mr Kaburu Mwirigi for 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th Interested Parties. Ms Mwenesi holding brief for Ms Kaume for the Petitioner. Ms Wairimi for the Respondents. Court Assistant – Mr. E. Tupet https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/keelc/2026/667/eng@2026-02-09 2
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