Okoiti v Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning & 5 others (Petition 32 of 2019) [2022] KEELC 15511 (KLR) (24 November 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 15511
- Citation
- [2022] KEELC 15511 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 November 2022
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TypePetitionPosturePetitioner seeks to determine questions regarding public property and the validity of a transferCoramLC KOMINGOI
Holding
The petition is dismissed as there is no merit in it
Facts
The petitioner seeks to determine the status of a 2.0 hectares parcel land known as LR No 12661/2, and the validity of a transfer of LR No 12661/1 to private entities
Issues
- Whether LR No 12661/2 is public property
- Whether the transfer of LR No 12661/1 is null and void
- Whether the 1st and 2nd respondents should recover LR No 12661/2 and restore it to public ownership
- Whether the 3rd and 4th respondents are unfit to hold public office
Reasoning
The court finds that the dispute can only be determined by viva voce evidence due to the subdivision of the property into private names, and the court is unable to grant the prayers as sought
Outcome
Petition dismissed
Orders
- Each party do bear own costs
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