The High Court in Nyandarua has ruled against the Nakuru County Government in a dispute over the Nakuru War Memorial land, affirming that the property belongs to Nakuru War Memorial Limited.
In a decision delivered by Justice Mugo Kamau, the court nullified the county government’s takeover of the property and the cancellation of its lease under Governor Susan Kihika’s administration.
The ruling marks a setback for the county government in the long-running dispute over ownership and control of the land.
Court Nullifies County Government’s Actions
The court’s decision affirmed the ownership rights of Nakuru War Memorial Limited, overturning the actions taken by the county government regarding the property.
The ruling means the county’s takeover and lease cancellation cannot stand as previously implemented.
The dispute has centred on the county government’s move to take control of the land and cancel the company’s lease, actions that were challenged in court.
Susan Kihika’s Administration Faces Legal Setback
The judgment comes as Governor Susan Kihika’s administration faces scrutiny over the county’s handling of the disputed property.
By nullifying the takeover and lease cancellation, the court has rejected the county government’s actions in the case.
The full implications of the decision, including any further legal steps the county may pursue, will depend on the detailed judgment and any subsequent proceedings.
What the Ruling Means
The decision reinforces Nakuru War Memorial Limited’s claim to the property and places the county government’s previous actions under legal challenge.
The ruling does not, on its own, establish whether the county government will appeal. Further details from the full judgment would help clarify the court’s reasoning and any specific orders issued concerning possession or use of the land.
