Lawrence Kanyi Ndewa & 12 others v Kenya Defence Forces & 3 others; County Government of Meru & another (Interested Parties) [2022] KEELC 201 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 201
- Citation
- [2022] KEELC 201 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 March 2022
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TypeConstitutional PetitionPostureRespondents' preliminary objection dismissedCoramHON. C.K. NZILI, ELC JUDGE
Holding
The preliminary objection brought by the 3rd and 4th respondents is dismissed.
Facts
Petitioners alleged contraventions of rights or fundamental freedoms under various articles of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, and sought remedies.
Issues
- Contravention of rights or fundamental freedoms
- Application of Community Land Act, 2016
- Application of Land Act, 2012
- Application of Constitution of Kenya (Protection of Rights and Fundamental Freedoms) Practice and Procedure Rules, 2013
Reasoning
The court found that the preliminary objection was not well-founded and dismissed it.
Outcome
The application is allowed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Community Land Act, 2016
- Land Act, 2012
- Constitution of Kenya (Protection of Rights and Fundamental Freedoms) Practice and Procedure Rules, 2013
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