NAIROBI, Kenya – The Environment and Land Court has found two senior officials of the Kenya Railways Corporation guilty of contempt of court over the demolition of businesses associated with Kimani Wamatangi despite existing orders barring interference with the disputed property.
Justice Oscar Angote ruled that Kenya Railways Managing Director Philip J. Mainga and official Stanley Gitari knowingly violated court orders issued on March 11, 2026, which prohibited any interference with the land pending determination of the case.
“The essential elements necessary to establish contempt of court have therefore been proved,” the judge stated.
The case was filed by Superclean Shine Enterprises Limited and King Prime International Limited after structures on land off Langata Road were demolished.
The companies argued they held a valid lease and had earlier secured orders in January restraining any interference with the property.
Despite the court orders, the demolition allegedly proceeded, prompting the companies to seek contempt proceedings against the officials.
Following the demolition, the court issued further directives stopping any construction or activity on the land until the matter is resolved.
An independent site inspection ordered by the court found ongoing construction activities within the disputed area, including heavy machinery, construction materials, excavated trenches and workers on site.
The report also confirmed masonry works linked to a boundary wall.
Justice Angote dismissed claims by the respondents that the works were outside the contested land, ruling that the site report contradicted their assertions.
The judge directed Mainga and Gitari to appear before court for mitigation and sentencing while extending orders barring any further activity on the land.
