Sikalieh (Being Chairman of and suing in public interest an on behalf of Karen Langata District Association) v Kenya Railways Corporation & 5 others; National Environment Management Authority & another (Interested Parties) (Environment & Land Petition E028 of 2024) [2024] KEELC 7479 (KLR) (7 November 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 7479
- Citation
- [2024] KEELC 7479 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 November 2024
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TypePetitionPostureRespondents' Motion for ContemptCoramAA OMOLLO, Mr. Phillip
Holding
The court orders the Managing Director of the 1st Respondent, the Contract Manager for the 2nd and 3rd Respondents, and the officer holders in the 4th and 5th Respondents to pay a fine or be imprisoned for contempt of court.
Facts
The Petitioner is suing on behalf of Karen Langata District Association. The Respondents are Kenya Railways Corporation and its subsidiaries, along with the Ministry of Roads and Transport and its Principal Secretary.
Issues
- Contempt of court
- Personal fines and imprisonment for non-compliance with court orders
Reasoning
The court found the Respondents in contempt of court for non-compliance with an earlier order.
Outcome
Contempt
Orders
- Personal fines
- Imprisonment
Remedies
- Personal fines
- Imprisonment
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Judicature Act
- Civil Procedure Act
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