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Western Ceramic Industries Limited v Oranga & 11 others (Environment & Land Miscellaneous Case 4 of 2022) [2024] KEELC 1405 (KLR) (14 March 2024) (Judgment)

[2024] KEELC 1405 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
1405
Citation
[2024] KEELC 1405 (KLR)
Decided
14 March 2024
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TypeLand Registration DisputePostureAppeal from a previous judgment in a land registration disputeCoramE. ASATI
Holding

The Court finds that the Plainti has good title to the suit land and enters judgment in its favor.

Facts

The Plainti, Western Ceramic Industries Limited, sued the Defendants in Kisumu CMC ELC No.478 of 2018, seeking a declaration of ownership and relief against illegal structures. The Defendants filed a counter-suit in Kisumu ELC 11 (OS) of 2020.

Issues

  1. Whether the Plainti has good title to the suit land

Reasoning

The Plainti holds a 99-year lease dated 24th July 2015. The court considers the Land Registration Act provisions and finds the Plainti's title to be prima facie evidence of ownership, subject to certain conditions. The Defendants failed to provide evidence to challenge the Plainti's title.

Outcome

Judgment in favor of the Plainti

Orders

  • Declaration of ownership
  • Permanent injunction against illegal structures
  • Order for demolition of illegal structures

Remedies

  • Declaration of ownership
  • Permanent injunction
  • Order for demolition

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Land Registration Act
  • Evidence Act
Cases cited (5)
  • Section 24(b) of the Land Registration Act
  • Section 25 of the Land Registration Act
  • Section 26(1) of the Land Registration Act
  • Section 107 of the Evidence Act
  • Section 108 of the Evidence Act
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