Silverio Akubu & 4 others v Charles Baariu Salesio & 3 others [2019] KEELC 3256 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3256
- Citation
- [2019] KEELC 3256 (KLR)
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TypeLand Adjudication DisputePostureAppeal from an interim orderCoramHON. LUCY. N. MBUGUA, C/A: Kananu, Muriuki for plaintiff, Kiongo for defendant
Holding
The court concluded that the adjudication process may have stalled due to the division within the committee, not just lack of quorum. The court cannot give directions for the exercise to continue as the dispute is live.
Facts
The plaintiffs sought to nullify the election of the 1st defendant as chairman of the Amwathi/Mutuati IIB Adjudication section and to restrain the defendant from assuming office. The 1st defendant and the Land Adjudication Officer were involved in obstructing the adjudication process.
Issues
- Whether the election of the 1st defendant as chairman of the Amwathi/Mutuati IIB Adjudication section should be nullified.
- Whether the court can direct a new chairman to be elected.
- Whether the adjudication process should be allowed to continue given the division within the adjudication committee.
Reasoning
The court emphasized the importance of inclusiveness in the adjudication process and noted that the division within the committee was a significant factor in the stalled process.
Outcome
Interim ruling
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Article 10 of the Constitution of Kenya
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