John Thuo Kiragu (Suing on Behalf of Jonathan Kiambati Alias Jonathan Njuguna Wanjiru) David Chenge & another 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 27 th 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