Wangai v Mwangi (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons E01 of 2023) [2024] KEELC 5957 (KLR) (20 September 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 5957
- Citation
- [2024] KEELC 5957 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 September 2024
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TypeAdverse PossessionPosturePlaintiff seeks declaration of adverse possession and registration of landCoramJO OLOLA
Holding
The court declares that Plaintiff has acquired title by adverse possession to the land and orders its registration in Plaintiff's name.
Facts
Plaintiff claims to have acquired title to land known as Naromoru/Block 1/Ragati/T.595 by adverse possession since 2010. Defendant did not appear and the Plaintiff's testimony was unchallenged.
Issues
- Whether Plaintiff has acquired title to the land by adverse possession
- Whether the Defendant's title to the land has been extinguished
Reasoning
The court found that Plaintiff's possession was exclusive, open, peaceful, and uninterrupted since 2010, and that the Defendant's title was extinguished due to Plaintiff's long use and possession.
Outcome
Plaintiff wins
Orders
- A declaration that Plaintiff has acquired title by adverse possession to the land
- Registration of the land in Plaintiff's name
- Cancellation of the title in Defendant's name
- Execution of transfer documents in the absence of Defendant
Remedies
- Registration of the land in Plaintiff's name
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Limitation of Actions Act Cap 22
- Civil Procedure Rules
Cases cited (1)
- Mtana Lewa v Kahindi Ngala Mwagandi (2015) eKLR
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