Kennedy Odoyo Okello v District Land Registrar, Migori & 2 others [2015] KECA 553 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 553
- Citation
- [2015] KECA 553 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 July 2015
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court judgmentCoramD. K. Maraga, D. K. Musinga, A. K. Murgor
Holding
The appeal is dismissed, and the appellant is ordered to bear the costs.
Facts
The deceased, Ogola Ondingo, died in 1983. His land, measuring 6.4 hectares, was registered in his name. The appellant alleged that the land was fraudulently transferred to the third respondent in 2012.
Issues
- Fraudulent transfer of land
- Mismanagement of land register
- Statutory power of sale
Reasoning
The court found that the 2nd respondent lawfully acquired title to the land following the exercise of its statutory power of sale. The appellant's constitutional rights were not breached.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Appellant to bear the costs of the appeal and the lower court
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Constitution of Kenya, 2010
- Land Registration Act
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