Kamau & another (Legal Representative of the Estate of Francis Kamau Wainaina - Deceased) v Mwangi (Civil Appeal E441 of 2023) [2026] KECA 99 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 99
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 99 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 January 2026
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment of the Environment and Land CourtCoramD. K. MUSINGA, JOEL NGUGI, G. V. ODUNGA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent.
Facts
The appellants and the respondent disputed the ownership of Land Parcel No. Kiganjo/Gachika/805. The respondent claimed a customary trust in favor of her late husband's household, while the appellants contested the claim.
Issues
- Whether the trial court erred in declaring the land subject to a customary trust
- Whether the trial court erred in ordering a portion of the land to be transferred to the respondent
Reasoning
The court found that the respondent proved, on a balance of probabilities, that Francis held the suit property subject to a customary trust in favor of Joseph's household, and that the respondent's occupation of approximately half the land is consistent with that trust.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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