Tanui & 2 others (Suing as the officials of Kapkiagut Clan Land Cheptebo Group on behalf of members of Kapkiagut Clan) v African Inland Church Tustees Registered & 3 others (Environment & Land Case 73 of 2022) [2024] KEELC 1792 (KLR) (25 March 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1792
- Citation
- [2024] KEELC 1792 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 March 2024
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TypeEnvironment and Land CasePostureAppeal from an original trial
Holding
The court finds that the plaintiffs are the owners of the suit land and that due process was followed in obtaining the title held by the 1st defendant.
Facts
The plaintiffs claim to be the owners of the suit land, LR No. 23748, and that the defendant African Inland Church (AIC) obtained the title to the land without due process.
Issues
- Whether the plaintiffs are the owners of the suit land
- Whether due process was followed to obtain the title held by the 1st defendant
- Whether the suit is res judicata
- What is the order as to costs
Reasoning
The court relies on constitutional provisions and community land act to determine that the plaintiffs are a community with rights over the land. The court also finds that the defendant followed due process in obtaining the title.
Outcome
The plaintiffs are the owners of the suit land and the suit is not res judicata. The plaintiffs are entitled to the remedies sought.
Orders
- The title held by the 1st defendant is cancelled and the name of the 1st defendant is deleted from the title and replaced with the names of the plaintiffs.
Remedies
- Cancellation of the title held by the 1st defendant and replacement of the name with the plaintiffs' names.
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Community Land Act
- Registration of Titles Act
- Land Registration Act
Cases cited (4)
- Teresia Wangari Mbugua v. Jane Njeri Nduati & another (2020)e KLR
- R.G. Patel V. Lalji Makani (1957) E.A 314
- Gladys Wanjiru Ngacha V. Treresa Chepsaat & 4 Others (2013) e KLR
- Vijay Morjaria V. Nansingh Madhusingh Darbar & Another (2000)e KLR
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