Uptown Agencies Limited v Kiambu County Government & another [2023] KEELC 17963 (KLR)

Uptown Agencies Limited v Kiambu County Government & another (Environment & Land Case 2 of 2023) [2023] KEELC 17963 (KLR) (2 February 2023) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2023] KEELC 17963 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the Environment and Land Court at Thika

Environment & Land Case 2 of 2023

BM Eboso, J

February 2, 2023

Between

Uptown Agencies Limited

Plaintiff

and

Kiambu County Government

1st Defendant

Kahawa Sukari Residents & Plot Owners Welfare Association (Represented Samuel Mwaniki Waithaka, Edward Kiganjo, Michael Mwiti & Joseph Kariuki)

2nd Defendant

Ruling

1In the absence of any opposition to the withdrawal, the plea is granted. This suit is marked withdrawn

2. On costs, the applicable principle is contained in section 27 of the Civil Procedure Act. The principle is that cost follow the event. The two defendants filed notices of appointment and responded to the application. In the circumstances, they are entitles to costs. The plaintiff will bear costs of the suit. Parties to agree on the quantum. In default the same to be taxed by the taxing officer of the court.

B M EBOSOJUDGE - 2/2/2023