The Environment and Land Court has found two senior officials of the Kenya Railways Corporation in contempt of court after they disregarded orders stopping any interference with a disputed parcel of land linked to businesses associated with Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi.
In his ruling, Justice Oscar Angote held that Kenya Railways Managing Director Philip Mainga and official Stanley Gitari deliberately breached court orders issued on March 11, 2026. The orders had barred any demolition, construction, or further activity on the contested property while the case remained pending.
Justice Angote concluded that the conduct of the two officials met the legal threshold for contempt of court.
“The essential elements necessary to establish contempt of court have therefore been proved,” Justice Angote ruled.
The dispute was filed by Superclean Shine Enterprises Limited and King Prime International Limited, which accused the Kenya Railways Corporation of unlawfully demolishing structures on the contested land situated off Lang’ata Road.
Court documents indicate that the Environment and Land Court issued interim orders in January 2026 stopping any interference with the property after the two companies argued that they held a valid lease and were lawfully occupying the site.
Despite those orders, the demolitions allegedly continued. This prompted the companies to return to court and initiate contempt proceedings against the Kenya Railways officials.
Following a renewed application, the court issued fresh orders on March 11, 2026, barring any further construction or activity on the disputed site until the case is fully heard and determined.
To verify compliance, the court ordered an independent inspection of the property. The resulting report, which the court relied on, showed that the land had already turned into an active construction site with steady vehicular movement and ongoing works.
Inspectors recorded piles of sand, aggregate, and rubble across the site, along with excavated trenches and workers dressed in protective gear. They also observed heavy machinery on site, including a road roller and paving equipment.
The report further showed that masonry work connected to the construction of a perimeter wall was continuing near the railway line.
Justice Oscar Angote dismissed the respondents’ claim that the activities were taking place outside the disputed portion of land.
“Consequently, the respondents’ contention that the activities were occurring on a distinct portion outside the area in issue is not borne out by the independent site visit report,” the judge stated.
The court found that the two officials were fully aware of the existing court orders but chose to proceed in clear defiance of them.
Justice Oscar Angote directed Kenya Railways Managing Director Philip Mainga and official Stanley Gitari to return to court on a later date for mitigation and sentencing.
Meanwhile, the interim orders barring any further dealings, construction, or interference with the disputed land remain in force until the court resolves the ownership dispute.
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