Kenya Towers Ltd v Omboga & 7 others (Civil Appeal 422 of 2019) [2025] KECA 686 (KLR) (11 April 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 686
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 686 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 April 2025
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment of the Environment and Land CourtCoramW. KARANJA, W. KORIR, G. V. ODUNGA
Holding
The appeal is allowed, the judgment of the ELC is set aside, and the file is remitted to the ELC for a determination of jurisdiction.
Facts
Kenya Towers Ltd contracted Peman Consultants Ltd to conduct a survey for a base transceiver station. The survey identified Mavoko Town Block 49/52 as the ideal location, which was owned by Joseph Karanja Wamugi. The respondents owned adjacent plots and filed a petition against the contract.
Issues
- Whether the Environment and Land Court had jurisdiction to hear and determine the petition of the respondents.
- Whether the judgment of the lower court should be set aside and remitted for a determination of jurisdiction.
Reasoning
The Court of Appeal held that the lower court lacked jurisdiction due to a mistake, and remanded the case for a determination of jurisdiction.
Outcome
The judgment of the ELC is set aside and the case is remitted.
Orders
- The file is remitted to the ELC for a determination of jurisdiction.
- The parties are directed to meet their own costs of the appeal.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Nyutu Agrovet Limited vs. Airtel Networks Kenya Limited; Chartered Institute of Arbitrators-Kenya Branch [2019] KESC 11 (KLR)
- ELC Case No. 102 of 2017
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