Onditi v Nyaruri & another (Environment & Land Case 44 of 2020) [2024] KEELC 599 (KLR) (8 February 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 599
- Citation
- [2024] KEELC 599 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 February 2024
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TypeContempt of CourtPostureAppeal from a previous contempt orderCoramOMBWAYO
Holding
The court ordered Abel Hayora Nyaruri to be committed to civil jail for a period of six months for contempt of court.
Facts
Abel Hayora Nyaruri was previously found in contempt of court and fined Kshs200,000 or sentenced to 30 days in prison. He paid the fine but did not purge the contempt. The plaintiff has now filed an application for a new contempt order.
Issues
- Abel Hayora Nyaruri's contempt of court
- Abel Hayora Nyaruri's disobedience to court orders
Reasoning
The court found that Nyaruri's failure to purge the previous contempt order and his continued disobedience to court orders warranted a new contempt order.
Outcome
Abel Hayora Nyaruri was ordered to be committed to civil jail for six months.
Orders
- Abel Hayora Nyaruri to be committed to civil jail for six months for contempt of court
Remedies
- Abel Hayora Nyaruri to be committed to civil jail for six months for contempt of court
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