GITIRIKU WAINAINA & ANOTHER v KENAFRIC INDUSTRIES & ANOTHER [2007] KENET 4 (KLR)
- 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
- Whether the Defendants' manufacturing activities have caused offensive and pestilential gases, smells, and vapours to the Plaintiffs' premises
- 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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