Oyende v Shaiya (Environment & Land Case 54 of 2018) [2024] KEELC 7406 (KLR) (5 November 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 7406
- Citation
- [2024] KEELC 7406 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 November 2024
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramMN GICHERU
Holding
The court finds that L.R. No. 17252 does not exist on the ground and that the defendant is the rightful owner of the land.
Facts
The plaintiff, Stephen Trufimo Oyende, claimed that the defendant, Mohammed Abdillahi Shaiya, had encroached onto his land and caused damage. The plaintiff sought a permanent injunction and damages. The defendant denied the encroachment and claimed ownership of the land.
Issues
- Does L.R. No. 17252 exist on the ground?
- Who is the rightful owner of the land?
Reasoning
The court determined that the plaintiff could not prove lawful acquisition of the land and that the defendant's evidence of ownership was credible.
Outcome
The plaintiff's case is dismissed with costs, and the defendant is awarded a declaration of ownership and other remedies.
Orders
- A declaration that the defendant is the absolute proprietor of L.R. Kajiado/Kaputiei-North/5932
- A declaration that the plaintiff has no proprietary right or interest over L.R. No. 5932
- A permanent injunction restraining the plaintiff from encroaching on L.R. Kajiado/Kaputiei-North/5932
- A sum of Kshs. 300,000/-
- Damages for trespass/mesne profits
- Punitive and exemplary damages
- Interest in (5), (6) and (7) above at court rates
- Costs of this suit
- Interest in (a) above at court rates
- Any further or other relief that this court may deem fit to grant
Remedies
- Declaration of ownership
- Permanent injunction
- Damages
- Interest
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