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Land Law
Supreme Court upholds public land ownership
Supreme Court upholds public land ownership in a decisive ruling that brings long-awaited clarity to one of Kenya’s most protracted land disputes. The judgment confirms that contested land in Nairobi County belongs to the public, reinforcing constitutional land governance and the rule of law. Importantly, this decision ends decades of uncertainty while affirming the judiciary’s...
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Constructive Trusts
What is a Constructive Trust? A constructive trust is an implied trust that courts establish when someone wrongfully obtains or holds legal property. Even if they hold legal title, they are not entitled to keep the property due to unfair conduct. According to Halsbury’s Laws of England, 4th Edition, Volume 48 at paragraph 690: “A...
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