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Maimuna Hussein Ahmed v County Government of Kilifi [2016] KEHC 5443 (KLR)

[2016] KEHC 5443 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
5443
Citation
[2016] KEHC 5443 (KLR)
Decided
6 May 2016
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from a final orderCoramO. A. Angote
Holding

The Plaintiff's claim is dismissed with costs.

Facts

The Plaintiff, Maimuna Hussein Ahmed, claimed ownership of plot number 21 at Timboni, Watamu, and sought to prevent the Defendant, County Government of Kilifi, from demolishing her construction. The Defendant denied approving the construction and claimed the land was reserved for a bus park.

Issues

  1. Ownership of plot number 21 at Timboni, Watamu
  2. Approval of construction on the plot

Reasoning

The Plaintiff failed to present evidence of approval for construction and ownership of the land. The Defendant is entitled to issue an enforcement notice for the demolition of the construction.

Outcome

Dismissed with costs

Orders

  • An injunction restraining the Defendant from demolishing the Plaintiff's construction pending the hearing and determination of the suit

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Physical Planning Act
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