Abdalla & 5 others v National Environment Management Authority & another (Tribunal Appeal 39 of 2022) [2023] KENET 475 (KLR) (1 September 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- National Environment Tribunal - Nairobi
- Case number
- 475
- Citation
- [2023] KENET 475 (KLR)
- Decided
- 1 September 2023
- Judges
- Emmanuel Mumia, Winnie Tsuma, Kariuki Muigua, Duncan Kuria, Ronald Allamano
- Parties
- raw · defendants · plaintiffs
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from the Environment and Land Court judgmentCoramEmmanuel Mumia, Winnie Tsuma, Kariuki Muigua, Duncan Kuria, Ronald Allamano
Holding
The notice of appeal is struck out with costs awarded to the respondent.
Facts
The appellants appealed against the issuance of an Environmental Impact Assessment License by the respondent, challenging the legality of the development approvals.
Issues
- Legality of the Environmental Impact Assessment License
- Compliance with constitutional provisions
- Irregularities in development approvals
Reasoning
The ELC court's judgment was considered, and since the issues were substantially addressed, the appeal is barred by res judicata. The appellants' conduct was criticized.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Notice of appeal struck out
- Costs awarded to respondent
Remedies
- Declaration of irregularity and illegality of the development
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Constitution of Kenya, 2010
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