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Kamau & 4 others v Wacheche & 6 others (Environment & Land Case 114 of 2016) [2024] KEELC 4484 (KLR) (6 June 2024) (Judgment)

[2024] KEELC 4484 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
4484
Citation
[2024] KEELC 4484 (KLR)
Decided
6 June 2024
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramJM MUTUNGI
Holding

The Plaintiffs' claim fails and the suit is dismissed with costs to the Defendants.

Facts

The Plaintiffs claim that they have been in adverse possession of land parcels Kirinyaga/Marurumo/857, 858, 859, 860, and 861 since 1971, while the Defendants assert that the land was sold to them by the deceased owner. The Plaintiffs allege significant development on the land, but do not provide evidence.

Issues

  1. Whether the Plaintiffs have established adverse possession of the land parcels

Reasoning

The Plaintiffs did not provide clear evidence of adverse possession and the extent of their possession, and the burden of proof was on them.

Outcome

Dismissal of the suit with costs to the Defendants

Orders

  • The suit is dismissed with costs to the Defendants
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