Samuel Musau & 33 others v Andrew Makau & 10 others [2021] KEELC 3408 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3408
- Citation
- [2021] KEELC 3408 (KLR)
Summary at a glance
TypeCivilPostureAppeal from an original trial decisionCoramE.O.OBAGA
The suit is hereby dismissed with no order as to costs.
Facts
The Plaintiffs alleged that the 11th Defendant, without proper authority and approvals, constructed stalls and shops on church land, infringing on their constitutional rights to a clean and healthy environment. The 10th Defendant was also involved in the construction.
Issues
- Authority of the 11th Defendant to construct stalls and shops
- Requisite approvals before construction
- Infringement of Plaintiffs' constitutional rights
- Entitlement to reliefs in re-amended plaint
- Costs order
Reasoning
The Plaintiffs failed to prove their case against the 10th and 11th Defendants. The 11th Defendant was authorized to carry out construction and had the necessary approvals. There was no evidence of infringement of the Plaintiffs' constitutional rights.
Outcome
Dismissal of the suit
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