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Ochwa (Suing as administrator ad litem for the Estate of Mishael Ochwa Ojwang’ alias Michael Ochwa Ojwang - Deceased) v Board of Management Minyenya Primary School & 6 others (Environment & Land Case 350 of 2017) [2023] KEELC 860 (KLR) (8 February 2023) (Ruling)

[2023] KEELC 860 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
860
Citation
[2023] KEELC 860 (KLR)
Decided
8 February 2023
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TypeEvictionPostureApplication for eviction suspendedCoramMN KULLOW
Holding

The Eviction Notice is suspended for 120 days to allow for the compulsory acquisition process. If the process is not concluded, eviction will be reinstated.

Facts

The 1st and 2nd Defendants, represented by the Board of Management Minyenya Primary School, have occupied a portion of the suit parcel measuring approximately 4 acres, which includes permanent buildings used by the school. Despite a judgment directing them to vacate the land, they have refused to do so.

Issues

  1. Eviction of the 1st and 2nd Defendants
  2. Compulsory acquisition process for the school

Reasoning

The court considers the ongoing compulsory acquisition process and the need to protect the school and its students, while also recognizing the applicant's right to the judgment's fruits.

Outcome

The application is partially granted with a suspended eviction notice.

Orders

  • Suspension of the Eviction Notice for 120 days
  • Security provided for the Plainti, auctioneer and/or court baili during execution
  • Each party to bear their own costs

Remedies

  • Compulsory acquisition process for the school

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Land Act
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