Mulianga Ekesa v Talitia District Hospital & another [2014] KEHC 2390 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2390
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 2390 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 October 2014
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TypeContempt of CourtPostureApplication for ContemptCoramA. OMOLLO
Holding
The court orders the defendant to pay Kshs. 40,000 as compensation for the value of the trees cut and to plant and nurture 20 trees within the area where the current trees were cut.
Facts
The applicant obtained temporary injunctions to prevent the defendants from cutting trees on the suit land. During the pendency of the application, the defendant cut some trees, leading to the applicant filing a contempt of court application.
Issues
- Quantum of compensation for the trees cut
- Mitigation of environmental damage
Reasoning
The court considers the value of the trees cut and the environmental impact, finding both the applicant and the environment have suffered loss and merit compensation.
Outcome
The defendant is ordered to pay compensation and plant trees.
Orders
- Compensation of Kshs. 40,000
- Plant and nurture 20 trees within the area where the current trees were cut
Remedies
- Compensation
- Environmental mitigation
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Kenya Forest Service General Order no. 260
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