Kipsiro & another v County Government of Uasin Gishu (Environment & Land Case 42 of 2022) [2025] KEELC 151 (KLR) (22 January 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 151
- Citation
- [2025] KEELC 151 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 January 2025
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramJ. M. ONYANGO
Holding
The Plaintiffs are the lawful owners of the land parcel and the Defendant unlawfully encroached upon it.
Facts
The Plaintiffs claim to be the lawful owners of land parcel Eldoret Municipality Block 7/255, which the Defendant allegedly encroached upon. The Plaintiffs presented evidence of their ownership through a lease and certificate of lease.
Issues
- Who are the registered proprietors of land parcel Eldoret Municipality Block 7/255?
- Whether the Defendant's acts amount to unlawful encroachment on the suit property?
- Whether compensation should be awarded to the Plaintiffs for compulsory acquisition of the suit property?
Reasoning
The Plaintiffs presented clear evidence of their ownership through a lease and certificate of lease. The Defendant's actions were found to be unlawful as they lacked a lawful basis.
Outcome
Judgment for Plaintiffs
Orders
- A Declaration that Plaintiffs are the lawful owners of the land parcel.
- A Declaration that Defendant unlawfully encroached on the land parcel.
- Compulsory acquisition process within 6 months if Defendant fails to initiate.
- Eviction order if Defendant fails to vacate the land within 6 months.
- Permanent injunction against Defendant's agents from encroaching on the land.
- Defendant to bear the costs of the suit.
Remedies
- Declaration of ownership
- Eviction order
- Permanent injunction
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Land Registration Act
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