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LAKE NAIVASHA FRIENDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT V ATTORNEY GENERAL & 2 OTHERS [2012] KEHC 2056 (KLR)

[2012] KEHC 2056 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2056
Citation
[2012] KEHC 2056 (KLR)
Decided
5 October 2012
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TypeConstitutionalPosturePetition for declaratory and conservatory ordersCoramThe Hon. Judge
Holding

The court finds the petitioner has locus standi and the plan was developed with public consultation, thus no violation of constitutional rights.

Facts

Lake Naivasha Friends of the Environment filed a petition against the Attorney General, Minister for Water and Irrigation, and Water Resources Management Authority regarding the Naivasha Basin Water Allocation Plan 2011-2014. The petitioner claims the plan violates their constitutional rights to be heard and protected by law.

Issues

  1. Locus standi of the petitioner
  2. Violation of Article 10(2) of the Constitution
  3. Violation of Article 63(4) of the Constitution
  4. Infringement of community land rights
  5. Granting of orders

Reasoning

The court rules that the petitioner has the legal capacity to file the petition and that the Water Resources Management Authority (WRMA) complied with public consultation requirements as per the Water Act, 2002.

Outcome

The petition is dismissed.

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Water Act of 2002
  • Non-Governmental Organizations Co-ordination Act
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