Ruto v Bundotich (Environment and Land Case E033 of 2024) [2025] KEELC 8061 (KLR) (20 November 2025) (Judgment)
- 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
- Ownership of the property
- Validity of the auction
- 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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