Okwera v County Government of Busia & 5 others (Environment & Land Case E004 of 2023) [2025] KEELC 3178 (KLR) (8 April 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3178
- Citation
- [2025] KEELC 3178 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 April 2025
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramBN OLAO
Holding
The court finds that the plaintiff's claim is not time-barred and dismisses the defendants' preliminary objection.
Facts
The plaintiff, Phanice Adhiambo Okwera, claimed that the defendants, including the County Government of Busia, had forcefully invaded, trespassed, and encroached upon her land parcel No South Teso/Chakol/1158. The defendants denied these allegations and claimed that the plaintiff's claim was time-barred by statute.
Issues
- Whether the plaintiff's claim is time-barred by statute.
- Whether the defendants' acts of invasion, trespass, and encroachment are illegal and unjustifiable.
Reasoning
The court ruled that the plaintiff's claim is not statute barred and that the defendants' acts of invasion, trespass, and encroachment are illegal and unjustifiable.
Outcome
The defendants' preliminary objection is dismissed.
Orders
- The Preliminary Objection is devoid of any merit and is hereby dismissed.
- The Defendant's shall bear the Plainti’s costs of the objection.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Public Authorities Limitations Act Cap 39 of the Laws of Kenya
- Limitation of Actions Act
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