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Wanjiku v County Government of Nakuru
The bottom line
#Counties cannot revoke community land titles without public participation.
What this practically means
#A county government tried to take back community grazing land for a new project. The court said that even for public purposes, the county must consult the community, follow the Land Act process, and pay compensation. Skipping the process voids the revocation.
Executive summary
#Key legal issues
#Whether the revocation complied with the Land Act and Article 10.
No — public participation was absent para 35.
Public participation must be meaningful and substantive, not a checkbox exercise paras 30–37.
Legal principles established
#- Public participation is a substantive requirement para 35.
- Community land rights enjoy heightened constitutional protection para 40.
Court orders
#- 1.Revocation declared null and void.
- 2.Title restored.
- 3.Costs to the petitioner.
Key timeline
#Practical implications
#Use public participation as shield
In land revocation challenges, build the case around documented failure to consult. Cite paragraphs 30-38 for the substantive participation standard.
Due diligence on county land deals
Before investing in county-allocated land, verify the original acquisition included meaningful community consultation — or risk losing title later.
Your community land is protected
If a county revokes land affecting your community without consulting you, you have grounds to challenge it in the Environment and Land Court.
Frequently asked questions
#Can counties revoke community land in Kenya?+
Only with genuine public participation and compliance with the Land Act.
What is 'meaningful public participation' in Kenya?+
Substantive consultation with affected communities before decisions are finalised — not a mere notice.
Can I get a revoked title restored in Kenya?+
Yes, if the revocation process breached the Constitution or Land Act.
Which court handles community land disputes in Kenya?+
The Environment and Land Court has exclusive jurisdiction.
Cite this brief
#Cite this brief
Caselaw, "Wanjiku v County Government of Nakuru", Case Analysis (2023). ELC Case No. 112 of 2022. Source: https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/keelc/2023/112/eng@2023-11-08
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