Kenya Bureau of Standards v Landmark Freight Services Limited & 4 others [2019] KECA 281 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 281
- Citation
- [2019] KECA 281 (KLR)
Summary at a glance
TypeCivil AppealPostureApplication for stay of High Court rulingCoramW. Ouko, E.M. Githinji, Hannah Okwengu
The application for stay of the High Court ruling is granted
Facts
Landmark Freight Services Limited imported sugar from Brazil and obtained approvals from Kenya Bureau of Standards and Kenya Revenue Authority. The sugar was seized by the Kenya Bureau of Standards due to incorrect customs declaration and unlabelled bags.
Issues
- Whether the seizure of sugar was illegal
- Whether the sugar was good for human consumption
Reasoning
The Court found the applicant acted in accordance with the Constitution and law, but could not determine if the sugar was good for human consumption. The Court also considered the public interest and the potential risks if the sugar was released before the appeal was heard.
Outcome
Order of stay of execution of the High Court ruling pending the hearing and determination of the appeal
Orders
- Order of stay of execution of the ruling and order of 29th July, 2019
- Order to list applicant's application in Civil Application No. 298 of 2019 before a single Judge
- Order to file and serve the main appeal within 30 days from the date of this ruling
Remedies
- Compensation for losses suffered as a result of the indefinite seizure of the sugar consignment
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