Daudi Kiptugen v Commissioner Of Lands Nairobi Lands & 4 others [2015] KEELC 674 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 674
- Citation
- [2015] KEELC 674 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 January 2015
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TypeLand Registration DisputePostureAppeal from a lower court decisionCoramJUSTICE MUNYAO SILA
Holding
The plaintiff's lease is irregularly acquired and the title is impeachable. The lease to the 4th defendant is proper and the State is free to register it.
Facts
The plaintiff claimed to be the registered owner of a land parcel in Eldoret Municipality Block 7/154, but discovered forged documents indicating he was not the original owner. The Commissioner of Lands issued a lease to the 4th defendant, Heldo Food Stuff Limited, in the plaintiff's name.
Issues
- Proper acquisition of the plaintiff's lease
- Proper issuance of the lease to the 4th defendant
Reasoning
The court found the plaintiff's title to be procedurally acquired and impeachable due to fraud. The lease to the 4th defendant was properly issued and the State is free to register it.
Outcome
The plaintiff's lease is cancelled, and the State is free to issue a lease to the 4th defendant.
Orders
- Cancellation of the plaintiff's lease
- Rectification of the land register by cancelling the plaintiff's name as proprietor
- State free to issue a lease to the 4th defendant
Remedies
- Cancellation of the plaintiff's lease
- Rectification of the land register
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Land Registration Act
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