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  4. Republic v National Environment Management Authority & another Ex-Parte Philip Kisia & City Council Of Nairobi [2013] eKLR
Original language

English

Country
Kenya
Date of text
Type of court
National - higher court
Sources
InforMEA
Court name
High Court of Kenya
Seat of court
Nairobi
Reference number
JR Case No. 251 of 2011
Tagging
Liability, Criminal, Contract, Cooperation, Inspections, Remedies, Constitutional, Civil, Jurisdiction, Standing
Free tags
Land & soil
Legal questions
Waste & hazardous substances
Files
Republic v National Environment Management Authority & another Ex-Parte Philip Kisia & City Council Of Nairobi [2013] eKLR.pdf
Link to full text
http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/90968/
Justice(s)
Korik W. K.
Related website
http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/
Abstract

This case involves a failure to ensure proper waste management. The respondent failed to exercise due diligence in ensuring compliance with waste management regulations.

It was found that the respondents were criminally liable for the pollution caused by the ineffective waste management.