Watamu Association (Suing through its elected officials Clare Taylor Bea Anderson & Damian Davies) v Wood & 3 others (Environment & Land Petition 3 of 2023) [2023] KEELC 18807 (KLR) (13 July 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 18807
- Citation
- [2023] KEELC 18807 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 July 2023
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TypePetitionPosturePreliminary ObjectionCoramMAO Odeny
Holding
The court has jurisdiction to hear the petition regarding environmental impact and encroachment on riparian land.
Facts
Petitioners claim the land is a riparian zone and construction of a multi-story building is illegal.
Issues
- Jurisdiction of the court vs National Environment Tribunal
- Environmental impact assessment (EIA) license
- Construction legality
Reasoning
The court ruled that the EIA license issue can be appealed to the National Environment Tribunal, but other environmental rights violations are within the court's jurisdiction.
Outcome
Petition granted
Orders
- Permanent injunction against further construction
- Demolition of the building
- Audit of environmental impact
- Compensation for environmental violation
Remedies
- Compensation for environmental violation
- Demolition of the building
- Audit of environmental impact
- Permanent injunction
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA) 1999
- National Environment Tribunal Act
Cases cited (2)
- Republic vs NEMA Ex Parte NEMA
- Watamu Association (Suing through its elected officials Clare Taylor Bea Anderson & Damian Davies) v Wood & 3 others (Environment & Land Petition 3 of 2023) [2023] KEELC 18807 (KLR)
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