Mbochi (Suing on behalf of the Rigaki Community Based Organisation) v China- Wuyi Company Limited & 2 others (Environment & Land Case 112 of 2020) [2022] KEELC 30 (KLR) (28 April 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 30
- Citation
- [2022] KEELC 30 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 April 2022
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramJG KEMEI
Holding
The preliminary objection is upheld, and the suit is struck off with costs.
Facts
The plaintiff, Mbochi, claimed that the defendants, China-Wuyi Company Limited and Kenya National Highways Authority, trespassed onto his land and dumped debris, violating his land rights. The defendants denied the claims and filed a preliminary objection.
Issues
- Whether the plaintiff's suit was filed in compliance with the mandatory provisions of the Kenya Roads Act
- Whether the plaintiff served the requisite notice to the Director General prior to filing the suit
Reasoning
The court found that the plaintiff failed to comply with the mandatory provisions of the Kenya Roads Act by not serving the requisite notice to the Director General prior to filing the suit. The plaintiff's demand letter was not served upon the 2nd Defendant.
Outcome
The suit is struck off with costs.
Orders
- The suit is struck off with costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Kenya Roads Act
- Evidence Act
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