Samuel M. Ndirangu & 141 Others v County Government, Baringo & 2 others [2014] KEELC 315 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 315
- Citation
- [2014] KEELC 315 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 July 2014
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TypePetition for Land Adjudication and Conservatory OrdersPosturePetition granted with conservatory ordersCoramJustice MUNYAO SILA
Holding
Petition granted with conservatory orders to prevent eviction and new developments on the land pending the hearing and determination of the petition.
Facts
Petitioners claim to be rightful owners of land in Kisarget Village, Eldama Ravine Town, allocated by the former Eldama Ravine Town Clerk. They seek adjudication and registration of their land, and conservatory orders to prevent eviction.
Issues
- Nature of the land (community or private), and whether it can be subject to adjudication under the Land Adjudication Act
- Right to quiet enjoyment and use of the land
Reasoning
The court found the petitioners in danger of eviction and granted conservatory orders to preserve the status quo. The court deferred to the issues of land nature and adjudication process for the petition.
Outcome
Petition granted
Orders
- Restraining respondents from evicting petitioners
- Restraining petitioners from making new developments
- Maintaining status quo on the suit land
Remedies
- Preservation of the status quo pending the hearing and determination of the petition
- Petitioners' rights to quiet enjoyment and use of the land
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Land Adjudication Act, CAP 284, Laws of Kenya
- Constitution of Kenya
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