Environment and Land Court Judge Edward Wabwoto has granted Mr. Ng’ang’a an interlocutory injunction, protecting his land and ensuring peaceful ownership during the ongoing legal proceedings.
The injunction restrains the Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) from interfering with Mr. Ng’ang’a’s title and his right to enjoy the land undisturbed.
The court has scheduled the case for the 4th of July.
Mr. Ng’ang’a, represented by his lawyer Cliff Oduk, argues that he is the rightful and registered owner of the land.
Following Mr. Bhanjee’s demise, his wife, Farida Aminmohamed, received a certificate of confirmation of grant through an inheritance case on 17th July 1998.
In his application, Pastor Ng’ang’a states that he conducted thorough due diligence at the land office to confirm the legitimacy of the title before making the purchase.
He peacefully possessed the land until recently, when he commenced the construction of a commercial building.
The construction work, including the installation of scaffolding, is scheduled for completion within six months, ending on 3rd July.
However, Pastor Ng’ang’a alleges that the Kenya Railways Corporation is intentionally and unlawfully obstructing his construction plans.
He claims that despite obtaining the necessary permits, including a letter of authority to excavate and transport soil to the Dandora dumpsite, a hoarding license, and an Environmental Impact Assessment license from the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), valid until November 2022, the corporation is preventing him from proceeding with the construction.
The court’s decision to grant the interlocutory injunction provides temporary relief to Mr. Ng’ang’a and safeguards his rights until the determination of the application.
The hearing scheduled for 4th July will delve further into the matter and shed light on the dispute between Pastor Ng’ang’a and the Kenya Railways Corporation.
