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Ogola & another v Rapemo (Environment & Land Case E006 of 2021) [2022] KEELC 2604 (KLR) (19 July 2022) (Judgment)

[2022] KEELC 2604 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
2604
Citation
[2022] KEELC 2604 (KLR)
Decided
19 July 2022
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Summary at a glance

TypeAdverse PossessionPostureAppeal from the original trialCoramGMA ONGONDO, Simpson
The court finds that the plaintiffs have not established adverse possession.

Facts

The plaintiffs claim adverse possession of land registered in the defendant's name, alleging continuous occupation for over 50 years. The defendant was unrepresented.

Issues

  • Adverse possession requirements
  • Registration of the suit land

Reasoning

The court notes that the plaintiffs have not provided evidence of continuous, peaceful, and uninterrupted occupation for over 12 years. The land was registered in the defendant's name from January 5, 2005.

Outcome

Affirmed

Authorities cited

Cases cited (3)
  • Galaxy Paints Co Ltd-vs-Falcon Grounds Ltd (2000) 2 EA 385
  • Wilson Kazungu Katana and 101 others-vs-Salim Abdalla Bakshein and another (2015) eKLR
  • Muthuita-vs-Wanoe and 2 others (2008) 1 KLR (G & F) 1024
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