Lepaati ((Suing as the next of kin of Saidinga Lepaati (Deceased))) v Kenya Wildlife Service & another (Tribunal Appeal 12 of 2022) [2022] KENET 782 (KLR) (19 October 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- KENET
- Case number
- 782
- Citation
- [2022] KENET 782 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 October 2022
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from the decision of the Ministerial Wildlife Conservation and Compensation CommitteeCoramMOHAMMED S BALALA, CHRISTINE KIPSANG, BAHATI MWAMUYE, WAITHAKA NGARUIYA, KARIUKI MUIGUA
Holding
The tribunal dismisses the 1st respondent's preliminary objections and allows the appeal to proceed on the merits.
Facts
The appellant, Lepaati, seeks compensation for the death of Saidinga Lepaati, who allegedly died from a hyena attack. The Ministerial Wildlife Conservation and Compensation Committee rejected the claim.
Issues
- Whether the appeal is time barred
- Whether the appellant has the locus standi to bring this appeal
Reasoning
The tribunal finds that the appeal is not time barred and that the appellant has the locus standi to bring the appeal.
Outcome
The appeal is allowed to proceed on the merits.
Orders
- The 1st respondent's preliminary objection is dismissed
- The appeal shall proceed to be heard on merit
- Each party to bear their own costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Wildlife Conservation and Management Act (No 47 of 2013)
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