Ongalo v Ang’iyo (Environment and Land Appeal E009 of 2023) [2025] KEELC 4354 (KLR) (21 May 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 4354
- Citation
- [2025] KEELC 4354 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 May 2025
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TypeAppealPostureFirst AppealCoramNYUKURI
Holding
The court found that the trial court was correct in finding a customary trust between the appellant and the respondent.
Facts
The respondent claimed that the appellant held the land in customary trust, and the trial court found in favor of the respondent.
Issues
- Whether the trial court was wrong in finding a customary trust between the appellant and the respondent.
- Whether a confirmed grant from a family court is a bar to a claim of land based on trust.
Reasoning
The court considered the evidence and concluded that the respondent had a valid claim to the land held in customary trust.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Land Registration Act
- Registered Land Act
Cases cited (4)
- Gitobu Imanyara & 2 Others v. Attorney General
- Kanyi v Muthiora
- Kamau v Thiga
- Isack Kieba Mínanga v Isaaya Theuri M'Lintari
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