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Tajeuo (Suing on Behalf and or a Representative of Joseph Tajeuo Murenka (Deceased)) v Sapunyu & 2 others (Environment and Land Appeal E003 of 2024) [2024] KEELC 7155 (KLR) (26 September 2024) (Judgment)

[2024] KEELC 7155 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
7155
Citation
[2024] KEELC 7155 (KLR)
Decided
26 September 2024
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TypeLand Dispute AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment and decree of the Kilgoris Senior Principal Magistrate's CourtCoramEM WASHE
Holding

The Court finds the land LR.No.Transmara/Shartuka/375 belongs to the 1st Respondent and orders eviction of the Appellant

Facts

The Appellant claims the land LR.No.Transmara/Shartuka/375 belongs to her, while the 1st Respondent disputes this and claims the land belongs to him. The Appellant has been living on the land since the group ranch was created.

Issues

  1. Ownership of land LR.No.Transmara/Shartuka/375
  2. Appellant's occupation of the land

Reasoning

The Court's decision is based on the evidence that the land was allocated to the 1st Respondent and the Appellant's occupation without consent is unlawful.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed, judgment and decree set aside, eviction order issued

Orders

  • Declare the plaint time-barred
  • Declare the 1st respondent the lawful registered owner
  • Grant the 1st respondent 60 days to vacate the land
  • Issue a permanent injunction against the Appellant
  • Order the Appellant to bear the costs of the trial and appeal

Remedies

  • Eviction of the Appellant from the land
  • Permanent injunction against the Appellant

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Land Registration Act, No. 3 of 2012
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