Mwambamba v Kenya Wildlife Service (Tribunal Appeal 22 of 2021) [2022] KENET 706 (KLR) (Civ) (6 September 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- KENET
- Case number
- 706
- Citation
- [2022] KENET 706 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 September 2022
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from the rejection of a claim for compensation by Kenya Wildlife ServiceCoramMohammed S Balala, Christine Mwikali Kipsang, Bahati Mwamuye, Waithaka Ngariya, Kariuki Muigua
Holding
The tribunal dismissed the appeal and allowed the respondent's preliminary objection.
Facts
The appellant, Gilbert Ngeti Mwambamba, claims to have been attacked by a lion on September 16, 2015, while grazing in his farm at Mwakiki village. The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) rejected his claim for compensation.
Issues
- Whether the appeal is time barred
- Whether the tribunal has jurisdiction
- What orders should the tribunal make
Reasoning
The tribunal found the appeal time barred due to the respondent's preliminary objection based on section 25(6) of the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, and the tribunal lacked jurisdiction to entertain a time barred appeal.
Outcome
The appeal was dismissed with costs to the respondent.
Orders
- The respondent’s preliminary objection is hereby allowed
- The appeal is hereby dismissed
- Each party to bear their own costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Wildlife Conservation and Management Act (No 47 of 2013)
- Environmental and Management Act (EMCA)
Cases cited (1)
- Mukisa Biscuit Manufacturing Co Ltd v West End Distributors Limited
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