Yator & 3 others v Kiplagat (Environment and Land Case 95 of 2019) [2026] KEELC 2947 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment and Land Court
- Case number
- 2947
- Citation
- [2026] KEELC 2947 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 May 2026
- Judge
- CK Yano
- Parties
- raw · defendants · plaintiffs
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TypeLand SuitPostureAppeal from the original trialCoramCK Yano
Holding
The court declared the defendant's acquisition and registration of the parcel of land as fraudulent, unprocedural, illegal, and null and void. It ordered the cancellation and revocation of the title and re-registration in favor of the plaintiffs. It also granted a permanent injunction and general and exemplary damages.
Facts
The plaintiffs claim that the defendant fraudulently acquired and registered the suit parcel of land, KIPLOMBE/KIPLOMBE BLOCK 10 (GROWEL)/389, in her name.
Issues
- Whether the 3rd and 4th plaintiffs are vested with the requisite locus standi to institute the present suit.
- Whether the defendant acquired the title to the suit property fraudulently, unprocedurally, and illegally rendering the said title null and void.
- Whether the plaintiffs are entitled to the orders sought in the Plaint against the defendant.
Reasoning
The court considered the facts and pleadings, testimonies, and exhibits, concluding that the plaintiffs have the requisite capacity to institute the suit.
Outcome
Affirmed
Orders
- An order of declaration that the defendant's acquisition and registration of the parcel of land was fraudulent, unprocedural, illegal, and null and void.
- An order for the cancellation and revocation of the Title No. KIPLOMBE/KIPLOMBE BLOCK 10 (GROWEL)/389 and a re-registration of the same in favor of the 3rd and 4th plaintiffs.
- An order of permanent injunction to restrain the defendant from interfering with the plaintiffs' use and enjoyment of the parcel of land.
- General and exemplary damages.
- Costs of this suit.
Remedies
- Declaration of fraud
- Cancellation and revocation of title
- Re-registration of title
- Permanent injunction
- General and exemplary damages
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