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Tiyo v Sire & another (Environment & Land Case 3 of 2022) [2023] KEELC 162 (KLR) (16 January 2023) (Judgment)

[2023] KEELC 162 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
162
Citation
[2023] KEELC 162 (KLR)
Decided
16 January 2023
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TypeLand DisputePostureOriginal TrialCoramEM WASHE
Holding

The court declared the plaintiff as the registered proprietor of the suit property

Facts

The plaintiff, Malakwen Ole Tiyo, claims to have lived on and developed the suit property (LR No Transmara/Isampin/431) for 30 years. He seeks an order allowing him to continue occupying the property, which he claims is his registered land.

Issues

  1. Whether the plaintiff is the registered proprietor of the suit property
  2. Whether the plaintiff's occupation of the property has been interrupted by Daniel Kilusu Nkutuni

Reasoning

The court found that the plaintiff had lived on and developed the property for 30 years and had a valid claim to it, despite interruptions by Daniel Kilusu Nkutuni.

Outcome

Plaintiff's claim upheld

Orders

  • Plaintiff declared as the registered proprietor of the suit property

Remedies

  • Plaintiff allowed to continue occupying the suit property

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Limitation of Actions Act, Cap 22 Laws of Kenya
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