Anthony Ombwayo
Anthony Ombwayo is an esteemed judge serving in the Environment and Lands Court of Kenya. He is recognized for his commitment to upholding environmental laws and regulations, particularly in cases involving the protection of natural resources and ecosystems. Recently, he presided over a case involving the Nakuru County Government and the Nakuru Water and Sanitation Services Company, where he issued a ruling that imposed a fine on both entities for contempt of court related to the illegal disposal of toxic waste into Lake Nakuru.
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Former Nakuru Environment and Land Court Judge Anthony Ombwayo is on the spot for issuing two similar rulings in a dispute over the property of late Nakuru nominated MP Phillip Kamau.
Justice Ombwayo in a spot for issuing two similar rulings in property dispute
Kenya· 2026-02-01
Justice Anthony Ombwayo issued a court order maintaining the status quo regarding the land dispute.
Mosem Enterprise members clash over 2,600-acre Ngongongeri landKenya· 2025-12-16
Justice Anthony Ombwayo issued the summons for the senior government officials to appear in court.
Court summons CS, PSs as settlement of families in Eastern Mau stallsKenya· 2025-11-30
Justice Anthony Ombwayo maintained the status quo, restraining anyone from entering or evicting individuals currently occupying the land.
Police defy court order, destroy food and property on disputed landKenya· 2025-10-08
Justice Anthony Ombwayo ruled that the families failed to prove they purchased the land from a third party.
Over 20 families face eviction from Subukia landKenya· 2025-08-04
Judge Anthony Ombwayo issued the order for Governor Kihika and the Managing Director to pay a fine.
Appellate court temporarily halts Governor Kihika's contempt caseKenya· 2025-07-29
Judge Anthony Ombwayo fined Susan Kiprono Sh200,000 for disobeying his orders.
Land court saves KIE estates from misuseKenya· 2025-07-17
Justice Anthony Ombwayo ruled that Philip Mainga was in contempt of court.
Court finds Kenya Railways MD guilty of contempt in Sh45m compensation caseKenya· 2025-04-01
Justice Anthony Ombwayo noted that the request for a permanent injunction was premature.
Court rejects widow's effort to stop leasing of 4,296-acre Koinange family landKenya· 2025-03-25
Environment and Lands Court Judge Anthony Ombwayo issued the orders following an application by a non-governmental organisation.
Naivasha residents want town's dumpsite relocatedKenya· 2025-03-19
Justice Anthony Ombwayo issued the decree allowing Mukonyoro to evict the squatters.
Mau Mau veteran allowed to evict squatters from his Njoro landKenya· 2025-03-19
Environment and Lands Court Judge Anthony Ombwayo issued the orders following an application filed by a Non-Governmental organization.
Court fines Kihika, water agency Sh2m for lake wasteKenya· 2025-02-18
