Onesmas Nthanga Nguma & 77 others v Katelembo Athiani Muputi Farming and Ranching Co-operative Society & 6 others [2017] KEELC 2411 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 2411
- Citation
- [2017] KEELC 2411 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 June 2017
Summary at a glance
TypeLand DisputePosturePetition for Temporary InjunctionCoramO.A. ANGOTE
The court allows the Petitioners' application for a temporary injunction and maintains the status quo.
Facts
Petitioners claim ancestral land rights and are in occupation of the disputed land. 1st Respondent claims to have purchased the land from a white settler, but the Petitioners argue they have been in occupation for generations.
Issues
- Jurisdiction of the Environment and Land Court
- Ownership of the disputed land
Reasoning
The court rules that the Environment and Land Court has exclusive jurisdiction over land disputes, and the Petitioners' occupation of the land is not trespassing.
Outcome
Petition granted
Orders
- Temporary injunction restraining 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Respondents from summoning, arresting, detaining, prosecuting, evicting or harassing the Petitioners over their occupation and use of the land pending the main Petition.
- Costs of the Application are in the cause.
Remedies
- Temporary injunction
Authorities cited
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