Tim Busienei & 2 others v Director General, National Environment Management Authority (Nema) & another (Tribunal Appeal 10 of 2006) [2007] KENET 3 (KLR) (18 June 2007) (Ruling)
- Court
- KENET
- Case number
- 3
- Citation
- [2007] KENET 3 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 June 2007
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from the 1st Respondent's approval of the 2nd Respondent's developmentCoramDonald Kaniaru, Dwasi Jane, Albert Mumma, Stanley Waudo, Joseph Njihia
Holding
Affirm the 1st Respondent's approval and the EIA licence, allow the 2nd Respondent to proceed with the development
Facts
Elgon View Resident’s Association appealed against the 1st Respondent's approval of a metal fabricating workshop development in their area, alleging it would cause noise and fumes, and other residents had not been consulted.
Issues
- Responsibility of Eldoret Municipal Council to designate areas for development
- NEMA's authority to control development
- Public participation in the approval process
- Environmental impact of the development
Reasoning
The development is not likely to introduce significant adverse environmental impacts, and the EIA study was adequate. The residents' concerns were addressed through mitigation measures.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Affirm the 1st Respondent's approval and the EIA licence
- Allow the 2nd Respondent to proceed with the development
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act (EMCA)
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