Okech & another v Mangiti (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons E041 of 2021) [2025] KEELC 7546 (KLR) (31 October 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 7546
- Citation
- [2025] KEELC 7546 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 October 2025
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TypeLand Ownership DisputePostureAppeal from a previous judgmentCoramMN KULLOW
Holding
The Court allows the Originating Summons and orders the defendant to transfer a portion of the disputed land to the plaintiffs.
Facts
The plaintiffs claim adverse possession over land parcels L R Nos. Bugumbe/Mabera/1292 and 1293, alleging continuous and uninterrupted occupation since 1990. The defendant disputes the claim.
Issues
- Ownership of L R Nos. Bugumbe/Mabera/1292 and 1293 by adverse possession
- Right to be registered as proprietors of the said parcels
- Costs of the suit
Reasoning
The Court finds that the plaintiffs have established adverse possession over the land parcels for more than 12 years, and thus grants them ownership rights.
Outcome
The plaintiffs are granted ownership rights over the disputed land parcels.
Orders
- The defendant to transfer a portion of L. R. No. Bugumbe/Mabera/202 to the plaintiffs
Remedies
- Ownership of L R Nos. Bugumbe/Mabera/1292 and 1293
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Limitation of Actions Act (Cap 22)
- Land Registration Act 2012
- Land Act 2012
Cases cited (3)
- Kasuve v. Mwaani Investments Ltd & Others 2004 1 KLR 184
- Benjamin Kamau & Others vs. Gladys Njeri C.a Civil Appealno 2136 OF 1996
- Mtana Lewa v. Kahindi Ngala Mwagandi C.acivil Appeal NO 56 OF 2014 [2015 eKLR]
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