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Eliakim Jaoko Awiti v Benard Isaboke Mbaka & another [2016] KEELC 737 (KLR)

[2016] KEELC 737 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
737
Citation
[2016] KEELC 737 (KLR)
Decided
23 June 2016
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramJ. M Mutuni
Holding

The court finds that the plaintiff has proved his case on a balance of probabilities and enters judgment in his favor.

Facts

The plaintiff, Eliakim Jaoko Awiti, claimed that he is the registered owner of land parcel Suna East/Wasweta I/15695, measuring about 1.781 hectares. He alleged that defendants Benard Isaboke Mbaka and Gregory Agwata Ndubi unlawfully trespassed onto the land and engaged in acts of wastage.

Issues

  1. Ownership of land parcel Suna East/Wasweta I/15695
  2. Eviction of defendants from the land

Reasoning

The court is satisfied that the plaintiff is the registered owner of the land parcel and has evidence that the defendants trespassed and put up unauthorized structures.

Outcome

Judgment in favor of the plaintiff

Orders

  • The defendants unconditionally vacate the plaintiff's land parcel Suna East/Wasweta I/15695
  • A permanent injunction restraining the defendants from interfering with the plaintiff's occupation and ownership of the land

Remedies

  • Eviction of defendants
  • Permanent injunction

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Land Registration Act, 2012
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