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Andrew Omboto & 3 others v Mwalimu National Investment Co-operative Sacco Limited & another [2019] KEELC 2007 (KLR)

[2019] KEELC 2007 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
2007
Citation
[2019] KEELC 2007 (KLR)
Decided
8 July 2019
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramK. BOR
Holding

The court declares that the Defendants' construction of the building on L.R. No. Nairobi/Block/140/85 is illegal and directs that the construction be demolished.

Facts

The Plaintiffs are residents of Nyayo Estate Embakasi and proprietors of parcels adjacent to the Defendants' property where the Defendants are constructing a multi-storey building for classrooms and an ablution block.

Issues

  1. Whether the Defendants' construction of the building on L.R. No. Nairobi/Block/140/85 is illegal.
  2. Whether the Defendants complied with the Physical Planning Act and Environmental Management and Coordination Act.

Reasoning

The court finds that the Defendants failed to publish the change of user in local dailies and display notices at the Embakasi Chief's office, violating Section 52 of the Physical Planning Act.

Outcome

Appeal upheld, construction demolished.

Orders

  • Demolition of the Defendants' construction on L.R. No. Nairobi/Block/140/85

Remedies

  • Permanent injunction against the Defendants

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Physical Planning Act
  • Environmental Management and Coordination Act
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