Original language

English

Country
Kenya
Date of text
Type of court
National - higher court
Sources
Court name
Court of Appeal
Seat of court
Nairobi
Tagging
Forests
Free tags
Environment gen.
Mineral resources
Forestry
Justice(s)
WAKI P. N., NAMBUYE R. N., KIAGE P. O.
Abstract

The appellant, Cortec a Canadian mining company had applied to the Court Appeal to have a decision by the High Court of Kenya overturned. The respondents argued that there were several sectors and factors which were not granted proper representation and consideration when the decision to grant Cortec with a mining license for prospecting and exploration. The respondents further argued that the area where Cortec was seeking this activity was a heritage site and a forest reserve. The appeal in the Court of Appeal of Kenya was dismissed with costs.