Ernest Kevin Luchidio v Attorney General (for and on behalf of the Chief Magistrate’s Court Kakamega) & 2 others [2018] KEELC 3085 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3085
- Citation
- [2018] KEELC 3085 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 May 2018
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TypePetitionPosturePetitioner vs RespondentsCoramD.S. Majanja, Odunga
Holding
The court finds the proceedings and decision of the Land Disputes Tribunal to be outside its jurisdiction and unconstitutional.
Facts
Petitioner Ernest Kevin Luchidio claimed his constitutional rights were violated by the Chief Magistrate's Court of Kakamega, which made an order transferring a portion of his land to another party without proper jurisdiction.
Issues
- violation of constitutional rights
- jurisdiction of the Land Disputes Tribunal
Reasoning
The court held that the Land Disputes Tribunal acted in excess of its jurisdiction by awarding parcels of land registered under the Registered Land Act to the appellant, and that the tribunal lacked jurisdiction to deal with matters relating to title to land.
Outcome
The court granted a declaration, permanent injunction, and order of certiorari, and ordered costs to the petitioner.
Orders
- declaration of unlawful acts
- permanent injunction
- order of certiorari
- costs to the petitioner
Remedies
- declaration
- injunction
- quashing of order
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Constitution of Kenya (Protection of Rights and Fundamental Freedoms and Enforcement of the Constitution) Practice and Procedure Rules, 2012
- Evidence Act, Chapter 80, Laws of Kenya
- Land Disputes Tribunal Act (now repealed)
Cases cited (3)
- Masagu Ole Naumo v Principal Magistrate Kajiado Law Courts & another, Nairobi, High Court, JR 370 of 2013 [2014] eKLR
- Republic vs Chairman Eastern Provincial Appeals Tribunal & 4 Others (2015) eKLR
- Asman Maloba Wepukhulu & Anor vs Francis Wakwabubi Biketi Civil Appeal No. 157 of 2001 Kisumu
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