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MARY KWAMBOKA ONGERI v TERESIA NYAMOITA MORARA [2010] KEHC 423 (KLR)

[2010] KEHC 423 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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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

  1. Claim of beneficial interest in land
  2. 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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