Said Sadiki Abdalla (Suing on behalf of the Estate of the late Swadiki Abdalla Kofik v National Land Commission & another [2020] KEELC 1375 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1375
- Citation
- [2020] KEELC 1375 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 September 2020
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TypeLand AdjudicationPostureAppeal from a judgment dismissing the Plaintiff's application for an injunction and declaration.CoramJ.O. OLOLA
Holding
The Plaintiff's application is dismissed as he has not demonstrated a clear and unmistakable right or interest to the property in contention.
Facts
The Plaintiff, Said Sadiki Abdalla, sues the National Land Commission and the County Government of Tana River for a declaration that he and his late father have been in occupation of un-adjudicated community land at Kipini since 1985, and for an injunction against the Defendants' construction of a cold storage facility.
Issues
- Whether the Plaintiff has a clear and unmistakable right to the property in contention.
- Whether the Court has jurisdiction to hear the dispute over un-adjudicated land.
Reasoning
The Court found that the land in contention is unregistered community land and that the Plaintiff has not shown how he or his deceased father acquired private proprietary interests on the land.
Outcome
The Plaintiff's application is dismissed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Land Adjudication Act
- Land Act
- Constitution of Kenya
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