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Chumbani Sudi v Franklyn Mramba (Civil Case 293 of 2012) [2017] KEELC 3859 (KLR) (18 July 2017) (Judgment)

[2017] KEELC 3859 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
3859
Citation
[2017] KEELC 3859 (KLR)
Decided
18 July 2017
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from a lower court judgmentCoramAA OMOLLO
Holding

The court finds in favor of Chumbani Sudi, ordering Mramba to vacate the land and remove illegal structures within 30 days. The court also grants costs to Sudi.

Facts

Chumbani Sudi claimed that Franklyn Mramba had encroached on her land by building structures without her permission. Mramba had previously been given permission to use the land for carpentry but later built additional structures.

Issues

  1. Ownership of land parcel No 565 in Mikanjuni Squatter Settlement Scheme
  2. Trespass and illegal construction by Mramba

Reasoning

The court ruled that Sudi is the registered owner of the land and that Mramba's construction was unauthorized. The court found that Mramba's actions constituted trespass and illegal construction.

Outcome

In favor of Chumbani Sudi

Orders

  • Defendant to vacate the land and remove illegal structures within 30 days
  • Defendant to pay costs if eviction is necessary

Remedies

  • Eviction of the defendant from the suit property
  • Permanent injunction restraining the defendant from interfering with the suit property
  • Costs of the suit

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Article 40 of the Constitution
  • Section 24 & 25 of the Land Registration Act
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