Talent Academy Limited v Kenya National Highways Authority & 3 others (Environment & Land Case 879 of 2013) [2025] KEELC 1104 (KLR) (28 February 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1104
- Citation
- [2025] KEELC 1104 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 February 2025
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TypeLand SuitPostureAppeal from the original trialCoramEK WABWOTO, Njagi
Holding
The court found that the plaintiff's title to the suit property is valid and indefeasible.
Facts
The plaintiff, Talent Academy Limited, claims to be the registered owner of a land parcel known as Land Reference No. 209/11630 in Langata, Nairobi, measuring 0.3333 hectares. The land was allegedly acquired by the plaintiff for good consideration in or around 1996 from Ngebe Enterprises Limited. The land was later demolished by the Kenya National Highways Authority.
Issues
- Whether the suit land was lawfully acquired by the plaintiff rendering its title to be valid and indefeasible.
- Whether the suit property falls on a road reserve earmarked for the construction of the Trans Africa Highway.
- Whether the plaintiff is entitled to the reliefs sought.
- What orders should issue as to costs.
Reasoning
The court considered the pleadings, evidence, and submissions and determined that the plaintiff's title to the suit property is valid and indefeasible.
Outcome
Affirmed
Orders
- An order of declaration that the plaintiff's title to the suit property is valid and indefeasible.
- An order of declaration that the plaintiff's title to, rights over, and interest in the suit property could not be upset, taken away, or expropriated without following due process of compulsory acquisition outlined under Part VIII of the Land Act, No. 6 of 2012 and in conformity with the provisions of Article 40 of the Constitution of Kenya.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Land Act, No. 6 of 2012
- Constitution of Kenya
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