Maraba Lwatingu Residents Association & 2 others v National Environment Management Authority & 3 others [2019] KENET 109 (KLR)
- Court
- KENET
- Case number
- 109
- Citation
- [2019] KENET 109 (KLR)
AI Summary
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a decision approving and issuing an EIA license for a sewage pond project
Holding
The Tribunal found that there was effective public participation and the project adheres to the regulations, thus dismissing the appeal.
Facts
The Appellants opposed the construction of human waste sewage ponds in Lwatingu area of Maraba village, claiming ineffective public participation and non-compliance with environmental regulations.
Issues
- Whether there was effective public participation before the EIA license was issued
- Whether the project adheres to relevant environmental regulations
- What orders should the Tribunal make
Reasoning
The Tribunal ruled that the Appellants were involved in the EIA study and their concerns were addressed through mitigation measures, and the project complied with the regulations.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- Environmental (Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations, 2003
- Environment Management and Coordination (Water Quality) Regulations, 2006
- Environment Management and Coordination (Wetlands, River Banks, Lake Shores and Sea Shore Management) Regulations, 2009
- Environmental Management And Co-Ordination (Air Quality) Regulations, 2014
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