Okhatietie v Mbayi & another (Environment and Land Appeal E006 of 2023) [2025] KEELC 4374 (KLR) (28 May 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 4374
- Citation
- [2025] KEELC 4374 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 May 2025
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a judgment dismissing counterclaim for adverse possessionCoramNYUKURI
Holding
The court found that the appellant's registration was not obtained by fraud and that he did not prove his claim by adverse possession.
Facts
The appellant sought to challenge the judgment of the Principal Magistrate, which declared the subdivision of the land parcel Marama/Lunza/627 into four portions as unlawful and granted the respondents an order of permanent injunction and eviction.
Issues
- Whether the appellant's registration of the suit property was obtained by fraud and/or unlawfully.
- Whether the appellant proved his claim on the suit property by adverse possession.
Reasoning
The court considered the Land Registration Act and previous cases to determine that registration is conclusive unless there is evidence of fraud or illegal acquisition.
Outcome
The appeal is dismissed.
Orders
- The judgment of the trial court is affirmed.
- The respondents' claim for the transfer of the land parcel back to the original owner is upheld.
- The respondents' claim for a permanent injunction and eviction order is upheld.
Remedies
- The respondents' claim for the transfer of the land parcel back to the original owner is upheld.
- The respondents' claim for a permanent injunction and eviction order is upheld.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Land Registration Act
Cases cited (3)
- Munyu Maina v Hiram Gathiha Maina
- Alice Chemutai Too – Vs – Nickson Kipkurui Korir & 2 Others
- Elijah Makeri Nyangwara –vs- Stephen Mungai Njuguna & Another
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