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James Macheneri Isigi & 2 others v Kenya National Highways Authority & another [2021] KEELC 2136 (KLR)

[2021] KEELC 2136 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
2136
Citation
[2021] KEELC 2136 (KLR)
Decided
30 July 2021
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TypeLand Acquisition DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramTunoi
Holding

The court finds no evidence of compulsory acquisition of the land and denies the Plaintiffs' claim.

Facts

Plaintiffs are registered owners of land along the Kisumu-Kisian road. Defendants claim the land is a road reserve. Plaintiffs argue the land was compulsorily acquired, but Defendants deny this.

Issues

  1. Compulsory acquisition of land
  2. Legitimate expectation
  3. Public use of land

Reasoning

The court does not find evidence of the compulsory acquisition process as required by the Land Acquisition Act. The Plaintiffs have not demonstrated legitimate expectation for the land, which is public property.

Outcome

Affirmed

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Land Acquisition Act Cap 295
  • Land Registration Act
Cases cited (1)
  • Vijay Moriaria vs Nansingh Madhusingh Darbar & Another [2000] eKLR
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