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Alice Wangechi Gichuki & another v George Maguti [2017] KEELC 2678 (KLR)

[2017] KEELC 2678 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
2678
Citation
[2017] KEELC 2678 (KLR)
Decided
23 June 2017
AI Summary Beta Machine-generated — may contain errors. Not legal advice.
TypeLand SuitPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Environment and Land CourtCoramB M Eboseo
Holding

The court finds in favor of the plaintiffs and orders the defendant to vacate the land within 60 days, demolish the structures within 65 days, and pay costs.

Facts

The deceased, George Kimeria Ndung'u Gichuki, claimed to be the registered proprietor of land in Villa Franca, Nairobi, and sought an eviction order against the defendant, George Maguti, who had encroached upon the land and constructed unauthorized structures.

Issues

  1. Ownership of the land
  2. Eviction of the defendant and his structures

Reasoning

The court upholds the deceased's claim to the land based on the registration of the land and the defendant's encroachment. The court also considers the constitutional and statutory protections of property rights.

Outcome

In favor of the plaintiffs

Orders

  • Defendant to vacate the land within 60 days
  • Defendant to demolish structures within 65 days
  • Plaintiffs to have costs of the suit

Remedies

  • Eviction of the defendant and his structures
  • Demolition of unauthorized structures

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Land Registration Act
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