Office of the County Attorney - Kwale County & another (Suing on behalf of the Public) v Gombato (1975) Limited & 2 others (Petition E011 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1362 (KLR) (5 March 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1362
- Citation
- [2026] KEELC 1362 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 March 2026
Summary at a glance
TypePetitionPostureRespondent raised preliminary objectionCoramA. Makhandia, KLR Lenaola, Law, Luanda, P. N. Waki, R. N. Nambuye, Rutakangwa, Society
The Petition does not meet the threshold for a preliminary objection.
Facts
Petitioners alleged that the 1st Respondent took out a loan using land as collateral, leading to the 2nd Respondent exercising its power of sale. Petitioners claim the sale was unfair and in violation of the Consumer Protection Act.
Issues
- Whether the Preliminary objection raised by the 2nd Respondent meets the laid-down threshold for such objection based on Law and precedents.
- Whether or not the Petition raises constitutional issues.
Reasoning
The court considered the pleadings, written submissions, and relevant laws, concluding that the preliminary objection does not meet the required threshold.
Outcome
The Petition is allowed.
Orders
- A declaration that the consumers/purchasers of land advertised for sale in an auction are entitled to fair treatment.
Authorities cited
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