Republic v Kenya Forest Service & 2 others; National Land Commission (Interested Party); Amusibwa & 6 others (Ex parte Applicants) (Suing on Behalf of the Ngerek Community) (Judicial Review E001 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 85 (KLR) (20 January 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 85
- Citation
- [2026] KEELC 85 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 January 2026
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureApplication for Judicial Review Struck OutCoramGMA ONGONDO
Holding
The application is misconceived and incompetent, and is hereby struck out.
Facts
The application sought the revocation of forest status through a resolution, which is a legislative and executive function. The court found the application misconceived.
Issues
- Legislative and executive function of revoking forest status
- Court's role in judicial review
Reasoning
The court found that the revocation of forest status is a legislative and executive function, not a judicial one. The court exercised judicial restraint and did not degazette the areas.
Outcome
Application Struck Out
Orders
- Application Struck Out
- Costs to be borne by the parties
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Forest Conservation and Management Act 2016
Cases cited (1)
- Nubian Rights Forum & 2 others -vs-Attorney General & 6 others; Child Welfare Society & 8 others (Interested Parties); Centre for Intellectual Property & Information Technology (Proposed Amicus Curiae)
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