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Wanjohi v Kamau & another (Civil Appeal 574 of 2019) [2025] KECA 1474 (KLR) (12 September 2025) (Judgment)

[2025] KECA 1474 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
1474
Citation
[2025] KECA 1474 (KLR)
Decided
12 September 2025
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment of the Environment and Land Court of KenyaCoramM Njugi, F Tuiyott, F V Odunga
Holding

The judgment of the trial court is set aside, and the matter is remitted for trial before a judge of the Environment and Land Court other than Bor, J.

Facts

The appeal concerns the ownership of plot number 381 Umoja II Zone 8 Nairobi. The sole issue was who between the plaintiff and the 1st defendant has a superior claim to the suit land.

Issues

  1. Who has a superior claim to the suit land?

Reasoning

The judgment lacks a meaningful analysis of the law and evidence, and the reasons for the decision are insufficient.

Outcome

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • Judgment of 9th July 2019 set aside
  • Remitted for trial before a judge other than Bor, J.
  • Judgment and remand placed before the Presiding Judge of the Environment and Land Court within 14 days

Remedies

  • Remand for trial

Authorities cited

Cases cited (1)
  • Nduta Mbile v John Gachau Gitonga [2017] KECA 292 (KLR)
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