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William Matheka Mwololo v James Ikumbu Ngului [2021] KEHC 1697 (KLR)

[2021] KEHC 1697 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
1697
Citation
[2021] KEHC 1697 (KLR)
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Holding

The High Court has no jurisdiction over land matters and thus cannot prepare and deliver a ruling.

Facts

The application relates to ownership, occupation, and use of land.

Issues

  1. Jurisdiction of the High Court over land matters
  2. Transference of the case to the Environment and Land Court

Reasoning

The jurisdiction on land matters is reserved for the Environment and Land Court as per Article 162(2) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Outcome

The case is transmitted to the Environment and Land Court Judge at Makueni for directions and further progress.

Orders

  • The Deputy Registrar of this court to place the file before the Environment and Land Court – Judge at Makueni for mention and directions.

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Article 162(2) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
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