Sofia Mukami Muthengi (Suing as the adminitratrix of the estate of Johnson Muthengi Kithete) v National Land Commission & 2 others [2022] KEELC 1711 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1711
- Citation
- [2022] KEELC 1711 (KLR)
AI Summary
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TypeConstitutional PetitionPosturePetitioner seeks permanent injunction, certiorari, and prohibition against the Respondents
Holding
The Petitioner's title was not revoked in a fair manner, and the National Land Commission lacked jurisdiction to do so.
Facts
The Petitioner claims her deceased husband held a valid title to land L.R. No. 337/2838 in Machakos County, which was subsequently revoked by the National Land Commission and vested in the Meat Training Institute.
Issues
- Fair hearing and fair administrative action by the National Land Commission
- Jurisdiction of the National Land Commission to revoke the title
- Violation of Constitutional rights
- Entitlement to the orders sought
Reasoning
The court found that the revocation of the title was procedurally flawed and that the Petitioner was not given a fair hearing.
Outcome
The court dismissed the petition.
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Article 67(2) of the Constitution
- Article 40 of the Constitution
- Article 47(1) and (2) of the Constitution
Cases cited (5)
- Margaret Njeri Wachira v Eliud Waweru Njenga (2018) eKLR
- Charles Karathe Kiarie & 2 Others v Administrators of the Estate of John Wallance Muthare (deceased) & 5 Others (2018) eKLR
- Robert Mutiso Lelli and Cabin Crew Investments Ltd v National Land Commission & 3 Others (2017) eKLR
- Sceneries Limited v National Land Commission (2017) eKLR
- Samwel D. Omwenga Angwenyi v National Land Commission & 2 Others (2019) eKLR
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