John Mutungi
Justice John Mutungi is a Kenyan judge serving in the Environment and Lands Court, known for his rulings on land and environmental issues. He recently garnered attention for issuing a conservatory order that froze a Sh7 billion World Bank loan intended for the construction of a major road in Kenya due to concerns about the legality of the fund's disbursement and the affected parties' compensation.
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Justice John Mutungi ruled on the legality of the settlers' occupation of the land.
Ministry of Lands reveals why settlement of Eastern Mau residents stalled
Kenya· 2026-02-25
Justice John Mutungi ruled in 2024 that the settlers had proved their legal settlement in various schemes.
Court summons CS, PSs as settlement of families in Eastern Mau stallsKenya· 2025-11-30
Judge John Mutungi presided over the hearing of the Eastern Mau case.
Court cancels wildlife conservancy licence, finds 76000 acres illegally allocatedKenya· 2025-09-30Judge John Mutungi was part of the three-judge bench that ruled on the conservation of the Maasai Mau.
Mau Forest to be fenced off to stop grabbing: RutoKenya· 2025-05-07
Justice John Mutungi barred the Kenya National Highways Authority from using or releasing the money after questions were raised about how the money ended up with the authority.
Court freezes use of Sh7b World Bank loan over land compensation rowKenya· 2025-04-07
