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GITIRIKU WAINAINA & ANOTHER v KENAFRIC INDUSTRIES & ANOTHER [2007] KENET 4 (KLR)

[2007] KENET 4 (KLR) KENET
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Court
KENET
Case number
4
Citation
[2007] KENET 4 (KLR)
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TypeCivil SuitPostureAppeal from a High Court decision, with a referral to the National Environmental Tribunal
Holding

The Tribunal found that the Defendants' manufacturing activities have caused a nuisance to the Plaintiffs' premises

Facts

The Plaintiffs and Defendants own adjoining properties. The Plaintiffs constructed a block of 33 flats for residential use in 1989, while the Defendants started manufacturing footwear and confectionary on their property in 1989 and 1997 respectively. In 2004, the confectionary plant was relocated to a different site.

Issues

  1. Whether the Defendants' manufacturing activities have caused offensive and pestilential gases, smells, and vapours to the Plaintiffs' premises
  2. Whether the Defendants' activities have caused a nuisance

Reasoning

The Tribunal visited the site and reviewed the evidence, finding that the Defendants' emissions have caused a nuisance to the Plaintiffs' property

Outcome

The Tribunal found in favor of the Plaintiffs

Orders

  • The Tribunal ordered the Defendants to cease their manufacturing activities that caused a nuisance to the Plaintiffs' premises

Remedies

  • Cease and desist from causing a nuisance

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Environmental Management and Coordination Act, 1999 (EMCA)
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