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Grace Wairimu Sorora (Suing On Behalf Of The Estate Of Sorora Oloitiptip) & 2 others v Chaka Limited & 10 others [2015] KEELC 555 (KLR)

[2015] KEELC 555 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
555
Citation
[2015] KEELC 555 (KLR)
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramP. NYAMWEYA
Holding

Grace Wairimu Sorora and/or her agents and servants shall vacate the suit property within 30 days and remove all structures constructed thereon. Grace Wairimu Sorora shall pay nominal damages to Chaka Ltd.

Facts

Chaka Limited is the registered owner of the suit property, and Grace Wairimu Sorora is in possession of it. Pan Africa Credit and Finance Company Ltd has raised a preliminary issue as to whether there is a valid suit against it.

Issues

  1. whether the sale of the suit property to Chaka Ltd was illegal and/or fraudulent
  2. whether Grace Wairimu Sorora has acquired ownership of the suit property by adverse possession
  3. whether Grace Wairimu Sorora had approvals to construct structures on the suit property
  4. whether the parties are entitled to the reliefs sought

Reasoning

The court determined that the sale of the suit property to Chaka Ltd was illegal and fraudulent, and that Grace Wairimu Sorora had not acquired ownership by adverse possession.

Outcome

Denied

Orders

  • vacate the parcel of land and remove all structures within 30 days
  • pay nominal damages of Kshs 100,000 and interest
  • deny the prayers of Grace Wairimu Sorora and Ashford Kangethe trading as Toi Educational Services

Remedies

  • eviction and demolition of structures
  • nominal damages
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