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April 18, 2026
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Catholic Church win Eldoret prime property dispute against State

Catholic Church win Eldoret prime property dispute against State

Court, however, dismissed the church’s claims for trespass, removal of KPC installations and damages...

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The Environment and Land Court has ruled that the Catholic Church is the rightful owner of a prime property in Eldoret, but has allowed a state oil pipeline to remain on the land.

  • The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops was declared the lawful owner of property registered as Eldoret Municipality Block 14/19.
  • The court affirmed an overriding legal interest for Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) due to an underground oil pipeline installed in 2014.
  • The court invalidated an easement agreement granted by the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, stating the university lacked the capacity to do so.

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