Poriot (Suing as the Legal Representative of the Estate of the Late Chepokamolot Katong’o - Deceased) & another v Atodosia (Environment and Land Case 12 of 2023) [2026] KEELC 626 (KLR) (11 February 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 626
- Citation
- [2026] KEELC 626 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 February 2026
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramCK NZILI
Holding
The suit parcel is held in trust and is to be subdivided into 3 equal shares and transferred to the 3 wives of the deceased within 2 months.
Facts
The 1st and 2nd plaintiffs are co-widows of the deceased, and the defendant is a co-wife. The defendant holds title to the suit parcel, which was registered in her husband's name. The plaintiffs claim the suit parcel is ancestral land and that the defendant has denied them use of the land.
Issues
- Validity of the defendant's title to the suit parcel
- Ownership of the suit parcel
- Subdivision and transfer of the suit parcel
Reasoning
The court found that the suit parcel is ancestral land and held in trust for the plaintiffs. The defendant's title is not valid as it was registered in her husband's name.
Outcome
The plaintiffs' claims are upheld.
Orders
- The suit parcel is to be subdivided into 3 equal shares and transferred to the 3 wives of the deceased within 2 months.
- In default, the Deputy Registrar is to sign the transfer forms.
Remedies
- Subdivision and transfer of the suit parcel
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Land Registration Act
- Registered Land Act
- Land Registration Act
Cases cited (3)
- Mbui Mukangu -vs- Gerald Mutwiri Mbui C.A No. 281 of 2001
- Muthuita -vs- Muthuita [1982 – 88] 1KLR 42
- Nguramuk -vs- Kilekwang (ELC Case E027 of 2023 [2025])
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