John Thuo Kiragu (Suing on Behalf of Jonathan Kiambati alias Jonathan Njuguna Wanjiru) David Chenge & Mercy Emily Wanjiru (as Donars) v Stephen Chiira Karanja [2019] KEELC 3610 (KLR)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE ENVIRONMENT AND LAND COURT

AT NAIROBI

ELC CIVIL CASE NO. 588 OF 2014

JOHN THUO KIRAGU(suing on behalf of Jonathan Kiambati alias Jonathan Njuguna Wanjiru)

DAVID CHENGE AND

MERCY EMILY WANJIRU (as Donars)................PLAINTIFF/APPLICANT

VERSUS

STEPHEN CHIIRA KARANJA.......................DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT

DIRECTIONS

1. I have considered the notice of motion dated 27th May 2016, the supporting affidavit and the annexures.  I note that orders were granted on 23rd October 2015.  I have gone through the affidavit of John Thuo Kirugu.  It is not clear from paragraphs 5 and 6 of the said affidavit what acts have been committed by the alleged contemnors.

2. I am guided by Section 19 of the ELC Act, in directing that this application be disposed with so that the matter can go to full hearing.

3. It is in the interest of justice that this matter be heard to conclusion.  This way all the issues will be resolved once and for all. The parties are hereby directed to expedite the hearing of the main suit.

It is so ordered.

Dated, signed and delivered in Nairobi on this  30TH day of APRIL 2019.

L. KOMINGOI

JUDGE

In the presence of:-

…………………………………………………………...Advocate for the Plaintiffs

…………………………………………………….…...Advocate for the Defendant

……………………………………………….………………………Court Assistant