MARGARET MUTHONI KINUTHIA V ATTORNEY GENERAL & 2 OTHERS [2012] KEHC 2740 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2740
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 2740 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 August 2012
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TypePetitionPosturePetitioner seeks interim orders and damagesCoramISAAC LENAOLA
Holding
Petition dismissed with no orders as to costs
Facts
Petitioner Margaret Muthoni Kinuthia is aggrieved by the compulsory acquisition of part of her land by the 2nd and 3rd Respondents for a water drain channel. She seeks interim orders and damages.
Issues
- Compulsory land acquisition
- Interim orders
- Damages for violation of constitutional rights
Reasoning
Petitioner's application lacks merit as the road is for the long-term public interest and damages are an adequate remedy.
Outcome
Petition dismissed
Orders
- Interim orders are discharged
Remedies
- Damages
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Land Acquisition Act
- Constitution of Kenya
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