Kenya Peasants League v Attorney General & 19 others (Civil Application E004 of 2025) [2025] KECA 448 (KLR) (7 March 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 448
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 448 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 March 2025
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TypeCivil ApplicationPostureAppeal from a High Court rulingCoramAngote, JM NGUGI, Mugambi, Thande
Holding
Conservatory orders are granted to preserve the status quo while ensuring the appeal's efficacy and addressing policy issues raised by the respondents.
Facts
The Kenya Peasants League filed an application for an injunction pending appeal against the High Court's ruling in a consolidated petition regarding the introduction of GMO foods.
Issues
- Precautionary principle in favor of granting conservatory orders
- Difficulty in reversing the introduction of GMOs
- Challenges in controlling GMOs after widespread adoption
- Public interest in balancing the benefits of biotechnology with legal and institutional frameworks
Reasoning
The court considers the precautionary principle and the High Court's conservatory orders, emphasizing the difficulty in reversing GMOs and the challenges in controlling them. The court also notes the substantial arguments on both sides.
Outcome
The application for conservatory orders is granted, but only to the limited extent of retaining the status quo as it exists today.
Orders
- Order of injunction restraining the respondents from taking any further action to import or allow GMO crops and food into the country
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Kiru Tea Factory Company Limited v. Kenya Tea Development Agency Holdings Limited & 16 Others [2017] eKLR
- Equity Bank Limited v. West Link Mbo Limited [2013] eKLR
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