Nyaga & 2 others v Karinga & another (Sued as Administrators of the Estate of Karinga Njeri Kunyira) (Environment and Land Case 70 of 2016) [2025] KEELC 18570 (KLR) (10 December 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 18570
- Citation
- [2025] KEELC 18570 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 December 2025
Summary at a glance
TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramAK BOR
The court orders the land to be split between the families of Chelestino Nyaga and Karinga Njeru, with each party bearing its costs.
Facts
The Plaintiffs claim to be the personal representatives of the estate of Chelestino Nyaga Gichoni, who was the proprietor of the land known as Mavuria/Mavuria/1422, measuring approximately 68 acres. The Defendants claim the Plaintiffs occupy the land as licensees.
Issues
- Ownership of the land Mavuria/Mavuria/1422
- Proportion of the land to be shared between the Plaintiffs and Defendants
Reasoning
The Plaintiffs have proven their claim to a portion of the land but not the whole. The court decided to split the land equally between the families.
Outcome
The court ordered the land to be split between the families of Chelestino Nyaga and Karinga Njeru.
Orders
- Splitting the land Mavuria/Mavuria/1422 between the families of Chelestino Nyaga and Karinga Njeru
Remedies
- Each party to bear its costs
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