Family Seeks Court Protection in Bitter Ownership Battle Over 200-Acre Paradise Lost Property in Kiambu
Quote from Lawyer on April 24, 2026, 4:21 pmA family in Kiambu County has filed a case at the Kiambu Law Courts seeking urgent protection over a more than 200-acre piece of land known as Paradise Lost, which they claim has been their family property for decades. The family, led by Isaack Gichiab, alleges that unknown individuals have invaded the property using fraudulent title documents, destroyed crops, cut down trees, and restricted access to the rightful owners.
According to court documents, the ownership of the land traces back to 1929 when the family's father purchased the parcel through a bank loan. The family states that they remained in continuous possession of the property from 1976 until it was later transferred to Ndunde Investment Limited. They maintain that they are the legitimate owners and that the land was acquired legally.
The dispute intensified in 2024 when the alleged trespassers reportedly began claiming ownership through parallel title deeds that the family describes as fake. The family accuses these individuals of forcefully entering the land, occupying parts of it, and patrolling the area in a manner that excludes the true owners. They further claim that despite reporting the invasion to land officials and the police, no meaningful action has been taken. Instead, the family says law enforcement officers have frustrated their efforts, and no arrests have been made in connection with the alleged trespass.
Lawyers representing the family have emphasized that the actions amount to a clear violation of the right to property. In the filings, they are asking the court to restrain the trespassers from further interference, to nullify any fraudulent titles, and to hold accountable those said to have facilitated the scheme.
The family has also issued a strong public warning against any attempts to purchase portions of the disputed land. They caution that ongoing litigation means any such transactions would be risky and potentially invalid, exposing buyers to possible financial loss.
The case is scheduled for mention on April 30, 2026, at the Kiambu Law Courts. A related constitutional petition is set for mention on May 19 before Justice Bahati Mwamuye.
This latest development highlights the persistent challenges surrounding land ownership in Kenya, where competing title deeds and alleged invasions continue to spark lengthy legal battles. The family hopes the court will intervene swiftly to safeguard what they describe as their longstanding inheritance and to restore their full control over the property.
A family in Kiambu County has filed a case at the Kiambu Law Courts seeking urgent protection over a more than 200-acre piece of land known as Paradise Lost, which they claim has been their family property for decades. The family, led by Isaack Gichiab, alleges that unknown individuals have invaded the property using fraudulent title documents, destroyed crops, cut down trees, and restricted access to the rightful owners.
According to court documents, the ownership of the land traces back to 1929 when the family's father purchased the parcel through a bank loan. The family states that they remained in continuous possession of the property from 1976 until it was later transferred to Ndunde Investment Limited. They maintain that they are the legitimate owners and that the land was acquired legally.
The dispute intensified in 2024 when the alleged trespassers reportedly began claiming ownership through parallel title deeds that the family describes as fake. The family accuses these individuals of forcefully entering the land, occupying parts of it, and patrolling the area in a manner that excludes the true owners. They further claim that despite reporting the invasion to land officials and the police, no meaningful action has been taken. Instead, the family says law enforcement officers have frustrated their efforts, and no arrests have been made in connection with the alleged trespass.
Lawyers representing the family have emphasized that the actions amount to a clear violation of the right to property. In the filings, they are asking the court to restrain the trespassers from further interference, to nullify any fraudulent titles, and to hold accountable those said to have facilitated the scheme.
The family has also issued a strong public warning against any attempts to purchase portions of the disputed land. They caution that ongoing litigation means any such transactions would be risky and potentially invalid, exposing buyers to possible financial loss.
The case is scheduled for mention on April 30, 2026, at the Kiambu Law Courts. A related constitutional petition is set for mention on May 19 before Justice Bahati Mwamuye.
This latest development highlights the persistent challenges surrounding land ownership in Kenya, where competing title deeds and alleged invasions continue to spark lengthy legal battles. The family hopes the court will intervene swiftly to safeguard what they describe as their longstanding inheritance and to restore their full control over the property.