Agricultural Development Corporation & another v Michael Wangila Makwa & 159 others [2021] KEELC 2207 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 2207
- Citation
- [2021] KEELC 2207 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 August 2021
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TypeLand CasePostureAppeal from a previous rulingCoramMWANGI NJOROGE
Holding
The court dismisses the application by the defendants and grants the application by the plaintiffs, confirming the injunction order and directing the OCS Endebess Police Station to ensure compliance.
Facts
The plaintiff, Agricultural Development Corporation, claims ownership of land in Kitale, Kenya, which the defendants, including Michael Wangila Makwa and 159 others, are alleged to have trespassed upon.
Issues
- Ownership of the land
- Defendants' right to use the land
Reasoning
The court finds that the defendants have no title to the suit land and that their activities are likely to jeopardize the plaintiffs' operations, which are for the public good.
Outcome
The application by the plaintiffs is granted, and the application by the defendants is dismissed.
Orders
- Injunction order confirmed to the time of final determination of the pending suit
- OCS Endebess Police Station to ensure compliance with the injunction order
- Costs of both applications to be borne by the defendants
- Consolidation of the two suits for expedited hearing
Remedies
- Injunction order
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