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Ruto v Bundotich (Environment and Land Case E033 of 2024) [2025] KEELC 8061 (KLR) (20 November 2025) (Judgment)

[2025] KEELC 8061 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
8061
Citation
[2025] KEELC 8061 (KLR)
Decided
20 November 2025
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramEM WASHE
Holding

The court declares the Plaintiff as the lawful registered owner and orders eviction and permanent injunction.

Facts

The Plaintiff purchased a property through a public auction from the Bank, but the Defendant denied him possession. The Plaintiff sought a declaration of ownership, eviction, and mesne profits.

Issues

  1. Ownership of the property
  2. Validity of the auction
  3. Mesne profits claim

Reasoning

The court found the auction to be valid and the Plaintiff to be the rightful owner. Mesne profits claim was dismissed due to lack of specific pleading.

Outcome

Plaintiff wins

Orders

  • Declare Plaintiff as owner
  • Order eviction within 45 days
  • Issue permanent injunction
  • Direct OCS to provide security
  • Condemn Defendant to pay costs

Remedies

  • Eviction
  • Permanent injunction
  • Mesne profits

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Land Act No. 6 of 2012
  • Civil Procedure Act
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