Mutiria Karumbai Macaw v James Njagi Makembo & 3 others [2018] KEELC 461 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 461
- Citation
- [2018] KEELC 461 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 December 2018
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TypeLand AdjudicationPostureAppeal from an original trialCoramAR OB, Dulu, OB
Holding
The court has jurisdiction to hear the suit and the plaintiff is the rightful owner of the land.
Facts
The plaintiff claims ownership of land parcel Rukurini/133, which was subject to a 2004 proceeding before the District Commissioner. The plaintiff alleges that he settled on the land in 1968 and has been in continuous occupation since then. He also claims that the land was awarded to him in arbitration proceedings in 1998 and 2002.
Issues
- Jurisdiction of the court
- Ownership of the land
Reasoning
The court found that the plaintiff has been in continuous occupation of the land since 1968 and has been awarded the land in arbitration proceedings. The court also ruled that the 2004 proceeding was void.
Outcome
The plaintiff's claims are upheld.
Orders
- Cancellation of the 1st defendant's name from the register for Land Parcel No. Rukurini/133 and reinstatement of the plaintiff's name
Remedies
- Declaration of ownership
- Permanent injunction against the 1st defendant
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Land Adjudication Act, Cap 284 Laws of Kenya
- Land Registration Act No. 3 of 2012
Cases cited (2)
- Article 40 (2) of The Constitution of Kenya 2010
- Article 2 (4) of The Constitution of Kenya 2010
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