Title deed not proof of land ownership, court rules

Merely holding a title deed does not prove land ownership unless the process by which it was acquired is shown to be lawful; the Environment and Land Court in Eldoret has ruled.Justice Charles Yano declared that a title deed or lease is only the end product of a process and can only enjoy legal protection if obtained in compliance with the law.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodayUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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Justice Charles Yano declared that a title deed or lease is only the end product of a process and can only enjoy legal protection if obtained in compliance with the law.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodayUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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