A disputed Nairobi property linked to businessman Rajendra Ratilal Sanghani, who recently won another case against Guardian Band, has reportedly been sold, introducing a major development into a case in which Sanghani had gone to court seeking to prevent its disposal.
The disclosure came before the Environment and Land Court on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, when lawyers handling the dispute appeared before Lady Justice Lilian Kimani over an application filed on April 23.
The property is Title No. Nairobi/Block 6/263/8, whose value has been placed at Ksh70 million. The proceedings involve Sanghani, Thomas Kilonzo Mwanza and, daughter of late Judge, Karen Nkatha Rimita.
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What Happened To The Property
The court was informed that Mwanza’s replying affidavit, filed on September 21, contained information showing that the property had already been sold for 85 Million to third parties who are not presently involved in the suit.
That development effectively changed the circumstances under which Sanghani had filed his application.
His lawyer consequently asked the court to mark the April 23 application as spent, since the orders initially being sought were aimed at stopping a sale that had reportedly already taken place.
Sanghani also sought leave to amend his pleadings so that the case could address the new circumstances.
The proposed amendments are expected to be filed within 14 days.
Mwanza and Rimita did not object to the application being marked as spent or to the amendments. Their advocates requested a further 14 days after receiving the amended pleadings to file their respective responses.
The court granted the requested timelines and directed the parties to comply with the applicable procedural requirements, including Order 11 of the Civil Procedure Rules and the Environment and Land Court practice directions.
How The Dispute Started
At the heart of Sanghani’s case is his claim that he became financially involved in the property after using his own funds to prevent an impending public auction.
He maintains that his actions materially changed his position in relation to the transaction and that an agreement concerning the property existed.
Sanghani subsequently accused Mwanza and Rimita of going against that transaction and turned to the Environment and Land Court for protection.
His original case sought temporary and permanent orders preventing the property from being advertised, sold or transferred.
The reported disposal of the property now means that the legal questions before the court are likely to extend to what happened after the original application was filed.
Claims Over The Value And Proceeds
Information provided in relation to the dispute indicates that the property was later sold for approximately Ksh85 million.
There was also information indicating that about Ksh15 million may have been received in addition to the reported sale price.
The circumstances surrounding those amounts, including how the proceeds were dealt with, remain matters requiring evidence and verification.
They are significant to the dispute because Sanghani’s position is based on the existence of an agreement and the financial steps he says he took in relation to the property.
Separate Dispute Over Alleged Use Of Signature
The case also comes against the backdrop of allegations raised by Rimita concerning her husband.
Rimita has reportedly alleged that her signature was used or reproduced without her authority in relation to a loan application.
The allegation has reportedly been brought to the attention of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). No finding on the allegation has been made, and it remains subject to investigation.
There have also been representations that Mwanza was experiencing financial difficulties during the relevant period and that Sanghani provided financial assistance towards his upkeep and daily expenses.
November Pre-Trial Date
The latest directions mean that Sanghani will now revise his pleadings to incorporate the reported sale and other developments.
Mwanza and Rimita will have an opportunity to respond once the amended documents are served.
The dispute has been placed before the Deputy Registrar for a pre-trial conference on November 4, 2026.
The case has consequently moved beyond the immediate question of whether the Ksh70 million property could be stopped from sale, with the forthcoming proceedings expected to address the reported transaction and the competing claims surrounding it.
