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Francis Thuku Gakomo & another v Joseph Gitau Njoki & 3 others [2021] KEELC 325 (KLR)

[2021] KEELC 325 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
325
Citation
[2021] KEELC 325 (KLR)
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from a previous judgment declaring the plaintiffs as legal owners of the landCoramL. KOMINGOI
Holding

The application is allowed in its entirety, and the court orders the defendant to pay Kshs.100,000 as loss and mesne profits and rental income, and to remove structures built on the plaintiffs' land.

Facts

The plaintiffs, Francis Thuku Gakumo and Stephenson Karugi Kago, are claiming against Joseph Gitau Njoki and his co-defendants for trespassing and illegal occupation of their land, parcel of land known as Kiambaa/Ruaka/611 and Kiambaa/Ruaka/1075.

Issues

  1. Issuing a permanent injunctive order to restrain the defendant from entering the plaintiffs' land
  2. Issuing eviction orders against the defendant
  3. Ordering the removal of structures built by the defendant on the plaintiffs' land
  4. Ordering the defendant to pay a sum of Kshs.100,000 as loss and mesne profits and rental income
  5. Ordering the defendant to pay the costs of the suit and application

Reasoning

The court finds merit in the application and upholds the previous judgment declaring the plaintiffs as legal owners of the land, with no evidence of the defendant's claims being controverted.

Outcome

The application is granted.

Orders

  • Permanent injunctive order
  • Eviction orders
  • Removal of structures
  • Payment of Kshs.100,000 as loss and mesne profits and rental income
  • Payment of costs of the suit and application

Remedies

  • Removal of structures
  • Payment of Kshs.100,000 as loss and mesne profits and rental income
  • Payment of costs of the suit and application

Authorities cited

Legislation (3)
  • Land Act, 2012
  • Civil Procedure Act
  • Civil Procedure Rules
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