Abdulkarim Saleh Muhsin & another v National Land Commission & 2 others [2020] KEELC 796 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 796
- Citation
- [2020] KEELC 796 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 October 2020
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TypeLand DisputePosturePetition for Declaration and InjunctionCoramMativo, Nyarangi
Holding
The determination by the National Land Commission on April 28, 2017, was null and void ab initio due to the lack of due process.
Facts
Land L.R. No. 337/1884 was initially allocated to Josephine Gesare Atandi, then transferred to the Petitioners. The National Land Commission determined the land was not available for allocation to the Petitioners.
Issues
- Petitioners' right to be heard before the determination of the land allocation
- Administrative action and notice requirements under the National Land Commission Act and the Constitution
Reasoning
The court found that the Petitioners were not given an opportunity to be heard before the determination, violating the provisions of the National Land Commission Act and Article 47 of the Constitution.
Outcome
The determination is set aside, and the land is declared to be the property of the Petitioners.
Orders
- Revoke the title to Josephine Gesare Atandi and vest it to Peter Nzuki Ndeti and Elizabeth Nzili Ndeti
Remedies
- Declaration that the determination is null and void
- Permanent injunction against the Respondents from interfering with the land
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- National Land Commission Act
- Constitution of Kenya, 2010
Cases cited (3)
- Onyango vs. Attorney General
- Mbaki & Others vs. Macharia & Another
- Mwangi Stephen Muriithi vs. National Land Commission
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