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Sonkoe & 5 others v Nayioma (Environment and Land Appeal E003 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 145 (KLR) (22 January 2026) (Judgment)

[2026] KEELC 145 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
145
Citation
[2026] KEELC 145 (KLR)
Decided
22 January 2026
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TypeLand Dispute AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Kilgoris CM E022/2021CoramMN MWANYALE
Holding

The court finds that the trial court reached the correct finding based on the pleadings and evidence, and that the respondent was rightfully registered as the proprietor of Transmara/Shartuka/324.

Facts

The appellants (Sonkoe family) claimed ownership of Transmara/Shartuka/324, while the respondent (Nayioma) claimed ownership of Transmara/Shartuka/147. The trial court found that the appellants trespassed on the respondent's land.

Issues

  1. Whether the appeal is merited
  2. What orders should issue
  3. Who bears the cost of the appeal

Reasoning

The court affirmed the trial court's finding that the respondent was the rightful owner of Transmara/Shartuka/324, as evidenced by the adjudication process and the trial court's evidence.

Outcome

Affirmed

Orders

  • Affirmation of the trial court's judgment
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