Joseph Masinde Wekesa v Eunice Nanzala Juma [2018] KEELC 2434 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 2434
- Citation
- [2018] KEELC 2434 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 July 2018
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramN.A. MATHEKA
Holding
The court orders the defendant to vacate the land within three months and issues a permanent injunction to prevent the defendant from interfering with the plaintiff's ownership, possession, and use of the land.
Facts
The plaintiff, Joseph Masinde Wekesa, is the registered proprietor of a parcel of land designated as L.R. No. North Wanga/Matungu/2337, approximately 0.20 hectares in size. The defendant, Eunice Nanzala Juma, illegally trespassed onto a portion of the plaintiff's land and started farming there.
Issues
- Ownership of the land parcel
- Eviction of the defendant and her relatives from the land
Reasoning
The court found that the plaintiff is the rightful owner of the land and that the defendant's actions constitute trespassing.
Outcome
The defendant is ordered to vacate the land and a permanent injunction is issued.
Orders
- The defendant to vacate the land within three months
- Permanent injunction against the defendant and her relatives
Remedies
- Eviction of the defendant and her relatives
- Prevention of the defendant from interfering with the plaintiff's ownership, possession, and use of the land
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