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Mathira Water & Sanitation Company Limited v Steve N. Murimi & 3 others [2016] KEHC 1904 (KLR)

[2016] KEHC 1904 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
1904
Citation
[2016] KEHC 1904 (KLR)
Decided
7 November 2016
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TypeCivil SuitPostureAppeal from an order granting an injunctionCoramBosire, Law, Platt, R.
Holding

An order of injunction was issued restraining the defendants from interfering with the plaintiff's water intake and supply.

Facts

The plaintiff, Mathira Water & Sanitation Company Limited, filed a suit against the defendants, Steve N. Murimi, Francis Wamae, and Lilian Githinji, alleging that the defendants were interfering with the plaintiff's water intake at Ragati Dam.

Issues

  1. Determination of the preliminary objection raised by the Respondents
  2. Whether the court can review or set aside its previous orders
  3. Whether the applicant can obtain an injunction

Reasoning

The court found that the dispute does not fall under the jurisdiction of the Water Appeals Board and that the court has the authority to hear and determine the matter.

Outcome

The plaintiff's application for an injunction was granted.

Orders

  • An order of injunction was issued
  • The plaintiff was ordered to supply water to the defendants for domestic purposes
  • The defendants were ordered to pay the plaintiff's costs

Remedies

  • Injunction
  • Supply of water to the defendants

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Water Act
  • Water Appeals Board
Cases cited (2)
  • Gazette notice number 133 of 11th January 2002
  • Section 85 of the Water Act
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