THIKA, Kenya — The Environment and Land Court in Thika has suspended the execution of a ruling that allowed the Postal Corporation of Kenya (Posta) to take over the disputed Makongeni Bus Park land from the County Government of Kiambu.
In a decision delivered by Justice J.A. Mogeni, the court issued a temporary stay of execution pending the hearing of an application filed by the county government.
The inter partes hearing has been scheduled for November 20, 2025.
The County Government of Kiambu had moved to court seeking to halt Posta’s planned possession of the property, arguing that the Makongeni Bus Park serves a critical public function and its takeover would disrupt transport operations and livelihoods.
“The land remains vital for public use and local transport operations,” the county said in its application.
The court directed that the application be served on the respondents within five days and responses filed within a similar period.
As a result, matatu operators and traders at the bus park will continue operating without interference until the dispute is resolved.
The contested property involves Thika Municipality Block 2/840 and Kiambu Municipality Block 2/284, both previously used by the county and Posta.
In March 2025, the Kiambu County Government offered to compensate Posta with Ksh. 315.2 million for the parcels — Ksh. 100 million for Kiambu Block 2/284 and Ksh. 215 million for Thika Block 2/840.
The offer, made through a letter signed by County Executive for Lands Salome Wainaina and copied to Governor Kimani Wamatangi and ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo, expressed the county’s commitment to an amicable settlement.
The court’s decision comes as a relief to local transport operators and traders, many of whom had feared eviction following the earlier ruling in favour of the Postal Corporation.
