Opande v Opondo & another (Environment and Land Miscellaneous Application E042 of 2024) [2025] KEELC 1362 (KLR) (20 March 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1362
- Citation
- [2025] KEELC 1362 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 March 2025
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TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureApplicant seeks eviction and orders for securityCoramE. ASATI
Holding
The court orders the respondent to vacate the suit property and provides security for the enforcement of the eviction order
Facts
The applicant claims to be the proprietor and registered lessee of plot No. Kisumu Municipality/Block 12/353. He has been paying land rates and rent since 1998. The respondent has illegally occupied a residential house on the plot without his authority.
Issues
- Eviction of the respondent from the suit property
- Order for security and compliance of eviction orders
- Costs
Reasoning
The court finds that the applicant is the rightful owner and has been paying rent since 1998, while the respondent has illegally occupied the property.
Outcome
The respondent is ordered to vacate the property and the court provides security for the enforcement of the order
Orders
- Order for the respondent to vacate the property
- Order for the officer commanding the police station to provide security
- Order for the respondent to comply with the eviction order
Remedies
- Eviction of the respondent
- Security for enforcement of the eviction order
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Land Act of 2012
- Civil Procedure Rules
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