ORION EAST AFRICA LIMITED v THE PERMANENT SECRETARY MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & another [2012] KEHC 5496 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5496
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 5496 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 September 2012
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TypeAdministrative LawPosturePetition for ReviewCoramD.S. MAJAN, Heureux-Dube
Holding
The court found that the sustained advertising campaign against dimethoate-based products, despite not being a formal ban, had the effect of a ban and was unreasonable.
Facts
The petitioner, Orion East Africa Limited, distributes and sells pest control chemicals, including products containing dimethoate. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture proposed a ban on dimethoate-based products and initiated a media campaign to discourage their use.
Issues
- Whether the sustained advertising campaign against dimethoate-based products amounted to a stealth ban of the petitioner's products.
- Whether the advertising campaign was reasonable and aligned with constitutional obligations.
Reasoning
The court held that the advertising campaign, coming soon after the proposed ban, could be seen as a stealth ban and was not aligned with the constitutional obligations of the state to protect the environment and consumer rights.
Outcome
The court dismissed the petition.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Pest Control Products Act
- Pest Control Products (Labelling, Advertising and Packaging) Regulations
Cases cited (1)
- Ltee (Spraytech, Societed'arrosage) and Services des espaces v Hudson (Town) and Others [2001] 2 SCR 241
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