Andrea Wanjala v Christopher Otinga Sikauti & another [2020] KEELC 3263 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3263
- Citation
- [2020] KEELC 3263 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 March 2020
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from a previous judgmentCoramA.OMOLLO
Holding
The court dismisses the plaintiff's case with costs, finding that the plaintiff has not proven his case and that the defendants have a valid claim to the land.
Facts
The plaintiff claims to have gifted land to his uncles Matayo Sheunda and Akwata Odinga in 1952, but the land was registered in 1972 with each uncle receiving 1/3 share. The plaintiff now seeks to have the register corrected and to prevent the defendants from subdividing the land.
Issues
- Whether the 1972 register error should be corrected
- Whether the defendants have a valid claim to the land
Reasoning
The court finds that the plaintiff's evidence is insufficient to prove his case, and that the defendants have a valid claim to the land based on the 1972 register.
Outcome
Dismissal of the plaintiff's case with costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Land Registration Act
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