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Okiya Omtatah Okoiti v James Kuria Wairagu & 21 others; National Land Commission & 10 others (Interested Parties) [2021] KEELC 1584 (KLR)

[2021] KEELC 1584 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
1584
Citation
[2021] KEELC 1584 (KLR)
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Summary at a glance

The application is granted, and the court suspends the hearing of Busia ELC Civil Case No. 32 of 2013 and issues a conservatory order to restrain the respondents from using the land.

Facts

The petition involves a land dispute between the petitioner and 21 respondents over the ownership and use of Busia Airstrip land. The National Land Commission is an interested party.

Issues

  • Jurisdiction of the court over the petition
  • Ownership and use of Busia Airstrip land

Reasoning

The court leaves the question of jurisdiction to the parties during the trial of the main petition. The application is granted due to the lack of jurisdiction.

Outcome

Application granted

Orders

  • Suspension of Busia ELC Civil Case No. 32 of 2013
  • Conservatory order to restrain respondents from using the land
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