Zumzum v Ndegwa Ndoro & 10 others (Suing as the Committee of Nguuni Power Residents and on behalf of 821 others) (Environment & Land Case 242 of 2017) [2022] KEELC 12629 (KLR) (27 September 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 12629
- Citation
- [2022] KEELC 12629 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 September 2022
Summary at a glance
TypeLand Ownership DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramN.A. MATHEKA
The court declared that the plaintiff is the rightful owner of the land and ordered the defendants to vacate the property within 180 days.
Facts
The plaintiff, Zumzum Investment Limited, claimed ownership of land (LR No MN/II/8408) that was charged to Habib Bank Limited in 2010. The defendants, including Ndegwa Ndoro, trespassed and occupied the land, building structures and engaging in illegal activities.
Issues
- Ownership of the land
- Adverse possession claim by defendants
Reasoning
The court found that the plaintiff had exclusive possession of the land since 2010 and that the defendants' possession was not consistent with the plaintiff's proprietor rights. The court dismissed the defendants' counterclaim and granted the plaintiff's claims for a declaration of ownership and an injunction.
Outcome
Plaintiff's claims upheld, defendants ordered to vacate the property
Orders
- Order for defendants to vacate the property within 180 days
- Permanent injunction against defendants from remaining on the property
- Costs awarded to plaintiff
Remedies
- Declaration of ownership
- Injunction
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