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Issah v Kambu & 18 others (Civil Appeal E050 of 2022) [2026] KECA 329 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Judgment)

[2026] KECA 329 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
329
Citation
[2026] KECA 329 (KLR)
Decided
27 February 2026
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from part of the judgment of the Environment and Land Court of Kenya at MalindiCoramKneller, NGENYE, Olola
Holding

The respondents were entitled to continue occupation of part of the suit property on account of having acquired title by way of adverse possession.

Facts

The appellant, Abdalla Mohammed Issah, claimed to be the sole registered owner of the suit property measuring 30 acres, inherited from his deceased uncle. The respondents, Christopher Mumba Kambu and 18 others, claimed adverse possession of a portion of the property.

Issues

  1. Whether the respondents have acquired title by adverse possession

Reasoning

The court found that the appellant did not produce the actual Title Deed or Certificate of Title, but there was strong evidence that he was the indefeasible owner of the suit property by inheritance. The respondents did not oust the evidence that the appellant was the indefeasible owner of the suit property.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Authorities cited

Cases cited (2)
  • Rutongot Farm Limited vs. Kenya Forest Service & 3 Others (2018) eKLR
  • Land Registration Act, 2012
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