Nyongesa v Ngedi (Environment and Land Appeal E011 of 2023) [2025] KEELC 6962 (KLR) (15 October 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 6962
- Citation
- [2025] KEELC 6962 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 October 2025
Summary at a glance
TypeLand Dispute AppealPostureAppeal from the Judgment and Decree of Hon. S.N. Makila (PM) delivered on 08/03/2024 in Kitale CMC ELC No. 16 of 2019CoramCK NZILI
The appeal is dismissed with costs.
Facts
The respondent claimed to be the rightful owner of a 1.9 Ha land parcel, while the appellant disputed this, claiming his late father owned 8.3 acres of land, which the respondent had unlawfully registered as 1.9 Ha.
Issues
- Ownership of the land parcel
- Validity of the respondent's title deed
- Validity of the appellant's claim to 8.3 acres
Reasoning
The court found no merit in the appeal, noting that the appellant failed to provide evidence to support his claim and that the respondent's title deed was prima facie evidence of ownership.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Costs awarded to the respondent
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