Christopher Ngusu Mulwa & 28 others v County Government of Kitui & 2 others [2017] KEELC 2271 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 2271
- Citation
- [2017] KEELC 2271 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 June 2017
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TypeLand and Environment DisputePostureAppeal from a decision of the Environment and Land Court
Holding
The court dismissed the petition, finding that the Environment and Land Court does not have jurisdiction to hear constitutional petitions.
Facts
The Petitioners are members of the Kwa Ukungu Community of Kitui County. The suit land, known as Kyangwithya/Misewani/112, was donated to the County Government of Kitui. The 1st Respondent, the County Government of Kitui, initiated a construction project on the suit land without consulting the Petitioners.
Issues
- Whether the use of the suit land for the construction project constitutes equitable, efficient, and sustainable use of land.
- Whether the Petitioners are entitled to be consulted on the land use in the area.
- Whether the Environment and Land Court has jurisdiction to hear the constitutional petition.
Reasoning
The court ruled that the jurisdiction to determine questions on a right or fundamental freedom in the Bill of rights or to hear any question respecting the interpretation of the Constitution is vested in the High Court, not the Environment and Land Court.
Outcome
The petition was dismissed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- Article 165(3) of the Constitution
- Article 165(5) of the Constitution
- Article 162(2) of the Constitution
- Article 62 of the Constitution
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