Wilfred Limiri Mukuchia & 11 others v County Government of Meru [2017] KEELC 1569 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1569
- Citation
- [2017] KEELC 1569 (KLR)
Summary at a glance
The application is meritorious, and the temporary injunction is granted until the suit is heard and determined.
Facts
The County Government of Meru barricaded and closed public roads known as Miathene to Kalimba Primary School and Miathene to Kajalu coffee factory through Miathene Sub-District Hospital, affecting the plaintiffs' access to their homes and public utilities.
Issues
- Whether the barricading and closing of public roads by the County Government is illegal.
- Whether the plaintiffs have a right of use of the public roads and access to their homes and public utilities.
Reasoning
The Court found that the public roads exist in the official Government records and have been in existence since 1966. The defendants have not rebutted the plaintiffs' claims.
Outcome
The application is allowed.
Orders
- Temporary injunction restraining the County Government from barricading, closing or interfering with the public roads until the suit is heard and determined.
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