Wangui (Suing for and on behalf/Attorney of Lucy Mumbi Kibochi) v Nderitu (Civil Appeal 186 of 2020) [2026] KECA 124 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 124
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 124 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 January 2026
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Environment and Land CourtCoramWaithaka, W, KARAN, WK KORIR
Holding
The court dismissed the appellant's claim and allowed the respondent's prayer for an order removing the restriction registered against his title.
Facts
Susan Wangui, acting on Lucy Mumbi Kibochi's power of attorney, purchased a property known as Aguthi/Gatitu/593/13 from Washington Mugo Kigo. The respondent, Richard Karitu Nderitu, claimed to be the registered legal owner and sought to have the property's title restriction removed.
Issues
- Who followed the due process in acquiring the plot in dispute
- Whether the respondent's lease was obtained unprocedurally and illegally
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant did not make a case for the grant of the orders sought and that the respondent's lease was obtained unprocedurally and illegally.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Order for removal of restriction registered against respondent's title
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Trust Land Act
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