ERIC MOGIRE NYAKOGA & OTHERS v MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF NAKURU & 3 others [2012] KEHC 5764 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5764
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 5764 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 August 2012
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TypePetitionPosturePetition for a declaration and ordersCoramW. OUKO
Holding
The petition raises a substantial question of law and is referred to the Chief Justice to empanel a bench of judges to hear the petition.
Facts
The petitioners are residents of Ronda Estate within the Nakuru Municipality. They claim the Municipal Council of Nakuru has failed to provide a proper drainage system, leading to waste of their land and health hazards.
Issues
- Responsibility for environmental impact assessment
- Proper drainage and waste disposal system
Reasoning
The petitioners have demonstrated that their properties are in danger due to poor drainage and waste disposal systems, posing a serious environmental risk.
Outcome
The petition is referred to the Chief Justice to empanel a bench of judges.
Orders
- The petition is referred to the Chief Justice to empanel a bench of judges to hear the petition.
- The 4th respondent (the National Environment Management Authority) is improperly joined in these proceedings and its prayers are dismissed with costs.
Authorities cited
Legislation (5)
- Article 22 of the Constitution of the Republic of Kenya
- Article 40, 42, 69, 70 of the Constitution of the Republic of Kenya
- Article 12 of the International Covenant on Social Economic and Cultural Rights
- Environmental Management and Coordination Act
- Local Government Act
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