Original language
English
Country
Kenya
Date of text
Type of court
National - higher court
Sources
Court name
High Court of Kenya
Seat of court
Machakos
Reference number
Petition No. 163 of 2011
Files
Link to full text
Justice(s)
Dulu G.
Abstract
The petitioner’s sought an order that this application be certified urgent and service thereof be dispensed with in the first instance and that an interim injunction be issued restraining the respondents from enhancing the environmental degradation of Muangini River.
The Court considered that the prayers sought are justified, pending the hearing and determination of the petition, in order to protect the environment. The Court allowed the application.
(Source: Kenya Law http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/83197/index.html, last accessed 16-05-2018)