Joshua M’mwirebua Kireru v Kathiari Mungania [2017] KEELC 1635 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1635
- Citation
- [2017] KEELC 1635 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 September 2017
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TypeLand DisputePostureTemporary Injunction ApplicationCoramHON. L.N. MBUGUA, CA: Janet
Holding
The court denied the application for a temporary injunction and instead ordered that no further developments be carried out on the suit land, no demolitions be carried out, and costs be awarded to Kireru.
Facts
Joshua M’mwirebua Kireru claimed that Kathiari Mungania illegally started construction on his land in Mwangaza C3, Isiolo County, and was trying to register the land in his name. Kireru alleged that Mungania assaulted his son and that Mungania was attempting to dispossess him of the land.
Issues
- Whether to grant a temporary injunction restraining Mungania from interfering with Kireru's land
- Whether to maintain the status quo pending the hearing and determination of the case
Reasoning
The court found that the application was not in tandem with the pleadings of the applicant and that the defendant was already on the land.
Outcome
Denied
Orders
- No further developments are to be carried out on the suit land
- No demolitions are to be carried out on the suit land
- Costs in the cause
Remedies
- Maintenance of status quo
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