Seroney & 5 others v County Government of Nandi (Land Case E017 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1756 (KLR) (17 March 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1756
- Citation
- [2026] KEELC 1756 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 March 2026
Summary at a glance
TypeLand CasePostureApplication for Contempt of CourtCoramGMA ONGONDO
The application for contempt of court is dismissed as the orders did not contain a penal notice and were not properly served on the respondent.
Facts
The applicants, represented by Cherono Chepkosgey and Company Advocates, sought an order for contempt of court against the County Government of Nandi and its officials for disobeying and disregarding a previous court order.
Issues
- Contempt of Court
- Service of Orders
Reasoning
The court ruled that the application lacked the necessary elements for contempt of court due to the absence of a penal notice and improper service of the orders.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Authorities cited
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