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Mugo Michael Njagi & Others v Nyaga Gichindano & another [2021] KEELC 677 (KLR)

[2021] KEELC 677 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
677
Citation
[2021] KEELC 677 (KLR)
Decided
6 October 2021
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TypeLand Registration DisputePostureAppeal from a previous judgmentCoramA. KANIARU
Holding

The application is dismissed with costs

Facts

The dispute involves clan land registered in the name of the deceased defendant Nyaga Gichindano, which the plaintiffs claim is in trust for 25 clan members. The land is subject to restrictions placed by the plaintiffs in 2015. The applicant, Alfred M.N. Kirege, is the administrator of his deceased father's estate and seeks to vacate restrictions on the land.

Issues

  1. Whether restrictions on the disputed land should be vacated
  2. Whether costs should be awarded

Reasoning

The court finds that the application cannot be allowed and that the restrictions should not be vacated as they serve a purpose.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Application dismissed with costs

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Land Registration Act No. 3 of 2012
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