MARY KWAMBOKA ONGERI v TERESIA NYAMOITA MORARA [2010] KEHC 423 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 423
- Citation
- [2010] KEHC 423 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 June 2010
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TypeLand DisputePostureApplicant seeks restraining orders, declaration, and determination of beneficial share in landCoramMusinga
Holding
The court finds in favor of the applicant, declaring that she holds the parcel LR.No. West Mugirango/Siamani/5270 in trust for the applicant and determining her beneficial share.
Facts
Mary Kwamboka Ongeri claims a portion of the suit premises (LR no. West Mugirango/Siamani/5270) in trust for her, despite the respondent being the registered proprietor. The respondent had previously agreed to transfer portions of the land to her siblings in a consent order.
Issues
- Claim of beneficial interest in land
- Distribution of land among siblings
Reasoning
The court acknowledges the applicant's long-term occupation of a portion of the suit premises and the valid court order from 1995 that the respondent holds the land in trust for her siblings, including the applicant.
Outcome
In favor of the applicant
Orders
- A declaration that the applicant holds the parcel in trust for her
- A determination of the applicant's beneficial share in the land
Remedies
- A direction that the Land Registrar transfer the land and issue a title to the applicant
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