Obuya & 3 others v County Government of Kisumu & 5 others (Environment and Land Petition E001 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1311 (KLR) (5 March 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1311
- Citation
- [2026] KEELC 1311 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 March 2026
Summary at a glance
TypePetitionPostureRespondent's ApplicationCoramE. ASATI
The court extended the scheduled meeting period of the Joint Committee by 180 days from July 1, 2025, to December 30, 2025.
Facts
The Joint Committee was scheduled to sit for 180 days from December 1, 2025, to May 31, 2025. However, the committee has not been formed, and the 1st and 2nd Respondents are not providing the necessary space and logistics for public participation.
Issues
- Extension of the Joint Committee meeting period
- Funds for operationalization of the secretariat
- Orders to appear in court
- Costs of the application
Reasoning
The court extended the period due to the committee's non-compliance and the lack of funds and space from the 1st and 2nd Respondents.
Outcome
The application was granted.
Orders
- Extension of the Joint Committee meeting period to sit for an extended 180 days from 1st July 2025 to 30th December, 2025.
- Order for the 2nd Respondent and the member of the Executive for finance of the 1st Respondent to appear in court to show cause why they have not provided funds for operationalization of the secretariat agreed upon.
- Order to make such orders as deemed necessary to safeguard the ends of justice.
- Costs of the application to be provided for.
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