James Macheneri Isigi & 2 others v Kenya National Highways Authority & another [2021] KEELC 2136 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 2136
- Citation
- [2021] KEELC 2136 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 July 2021
AI Summary
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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
- Compulsory acquisition of land
- Legitimate expectation
- 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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