Diocese of Eldoret Trustees (Registered) v National Land Commission & 2 others [2016] KEELC 982 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 982
- Citation
- [2016] KEELC 982 (KLR)
- Decided
- 1 April 2016
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TypeAdministrative LawPosturePetition for Declaration
Holding
The court found that the petitioner was not afforded a fair hearing and that the National Land Commission acted unilaterally.
Facts
The Diocese of Eldoret Trustees filed a petition against the National Land Commission and Trustees of Kiplombe Kaptich School alleging that the National Land Commission revoked their title to a parcel of land without a fair hearing.
Issues
- Whether the petitioner was afforded a fair hearing
- Whether the land in contention is public or private land
- Whether the petitioner should have filed judicial review
- Whether sections 3,6,14 of the National Land Commission Act can be applied in retrospect
Reasoning
The court held that the petitioner was not given a fair hearing as required by Article 47 of the Constitution, and that the National Land Commission's actions were illegal and unconstitutional.
Outcome
The court declared that the National Land Commission's actions were unconstitutional and that the petitioner should be allowed to keep the land.
Orders
- The National Land Commission to provide a fair hearing to the petitioner
- The National Land Commission to reverse its decision to revoke the petitioner's title
Remedies
- Declaration that the National Land Commission's actions are unconstitutional
- Declaration that the petitioner should be allowed to keep the land
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Article 47 of the Constitution of Kenya
- Article 50 of the Constitution of Kenya
- National Land Commission Act, 2012
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