Nyakangi v Attorney General & 5 others (Environment and Land Petition 1 of 2021) [2026] KEELC 2645 (KLR) (6 May 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment and Land Court
- Case number
- 2645
- Citation
- [2026] KEELC 2645 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 May 2026
- Judge
- DO Ohungo
- Parties
- raw · defendants · plaintiffs
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TypePetitionPosturePetitioner seeks to set aside the dismissal of his petition and reinstate the suitCoramD. O. OHUNGO
Holding
The court sets aside the order dismissing the petition and all consequential orders, and grants the Petitioner's application to reinstate the petition.
Facts
The Petitioner failed to attend court on 25th February 2026 due to an erroneous diary entry by his counsel, and subsequently filed an application to set aside the dismissal.
Issues
- Setting aside the dismissal of the petition
- Reinstatement of the petition
Reasoning
The court exercised discretion to set aside the dismissal due to a plausible mistake by the Petitioner's counsel, and finds it in the interest of justice to do so.
Outcome
Petition dismissed with costs, and the Petitioner's application granted
Orders
- Order setting aside the dismissal of the petition
- Order reinstating the petition
Remedies
- Setting aside the dismissal of the petition and reinstating the suit
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