Justice J.M. Mutungi

Justice J.M. Mutungi is a Kenyan judge known for his significant rulings in environmental and land rights cases. Recently, he delivered a landmark ruling regarding the boundaries of the Mau Forest, affirming the legality of a 2001 government excision that allowed families to settle in the forest. His decision highlighted the importance of recognizing residents' land rights and directed the government to demarcate these boundaries, thereby providing clarity and security to those who have long faced uncertainty regarding their land ownership.