Timber Manufacturers Association v Kenya Forest Service & 2 others; Kiambu Saw Mills (Interested Party) (Environment & Land Petition 1 of 2022) [2022] KEELC 13820 (KLR) (21 October 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 13820
- Citation
- [2022] KEELC 13820 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 October 2022
Summary at a glance
TypePetition for Declaration and InjunctionPostureRespondents objected to the petition on jurisdiction grounds.CoramE.K. WABWOTO
The court declared the tender process unconstitutional and violated the Petitioner's rights.
Facts
Petitioner sought declarations and remedies regarding the Kenya Forest Service's tender process for forest plantation materials.
Issues
- Jurisdiction of the court
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Decision to invite bidders during logging moratorium
- Petitioner's rights
- Remedies
Reasoning
The court determined that the court has jurisdiction over the petition, the tender process was unconstitutional, and violated the Petitioner's rights.
Outcome
Petition granted.
Orders
- Declaration that the tender process is unconstitutional
- Declaration that the Petitioner's rights were violated
- Each party to bear their own costs
Remedies
- Declaration of unconstitutionality
- Declaration of violation of rights
Authorities cited
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