Original language

English

Country
Kenya
Date of text
Type of court
National - higher court
Sources
Court name
High Court of Kenya
Seat of court
Kisii
Reference number
Environment and Land Petition No.10 of 2015
Tagging
Constitutional, Evidence, Contract, Injunctive Relief, Environmental Impact Assessments, Civil
Free tags
Land & soil
Legal questions
Justice(s)
Okong`o S.
Abstract

The petitioner carries out fishing activities in a river and is claiming an injunction to cease the activity of the respondents.

The respondents are implementing a project to reduce the environmental stress on targeted hot spots in the area.

The interim injunction was granted to the petitioner based on the evidence provided by the petitioner that demonstrated the right to a clean and healthy environment had been violated.