Wakahiu v Ndungu & 2 others (Environment and Land Appeal E055 of 2023) [2025] KEELC 4205 (KLR) (28 May 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 4205
- Citation
- [2025] KEELC 4205 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 May 2025
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TypeLand Dispute AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Ruiru Senior Principal Magistrates CourtCoramMOGENI J
Holding
The Appellant's claim is not supported by the necessary evidence, and the Respondent's title is upheld.
Facts
Nyakinyua Investment Limited held the suit property in constructive trust of the Appellant, who bought it from them. The 1st Respondent claims to have bought the property from Charity Kigo.
Issues
- Validity of the Appellant's claim to the suit property
- Validity of the Respondent's title to the suit property
Reasoning
The Court found the Appellant's claim lacking due to the absence of the crucial ballot evidence, while the Respondent's title was derived from a legitimate source.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Hubert L. Martin & 2 Others v Margaret J. Kamar & 5 Others [2016] eKLR
- Susan Munyi v Keshar Shiani (2013) eKLR
- Abok James Odera t/a A J. Odera & Association v John Patrick Machira t/a Machira & Co Advocates [2013] eKLR
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