Wachira Wambugu v Samuel Karenju & another [2018] KEELC 715 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 715
- Citation
- [2018] KEELC 715 (KLR)
Summary at a glance
TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from a lower court decisionCoramPresiding Judge
The court held that the defendants are entitled to continue using the land granted to them by the plaintiff, but the plaintiff can restrict their activities to the portions he has given them.
Facts
The plaintiff, Wachira Wambugu, granted a license to his sons, Samuel Karenju and Stanley Thiongo Wachira, to use and occupy part of his land. The plaintiff claims his sons have encroached onto and interfered with his land, causing him loss and damage.
Issues
- Whether the defendants are entitled to continue using the land granted to them by the plaintiff
- Whether the plaintiff can be compelled to allow the defendants to use the land as they have been granted
Reasoning
The court acknowledged the plaintiff's right to control his land but also recognized the defendants' legitimate use of the land as granted by the plaintiff.
Outcome
The court upheld the defendants' right to use the land but imposed a restriction on their activities.
Orders
- The defendants are ordered to restrict their activities to the portions of the land the plaintiff has given them
Remedies
- Permanent injunction to restrain the defendants from entering, remaining or interfering with the plaintiff's use and enjoyment of the suit properties
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