The Environment and Land Court of Kenya has issued interim orders against the Geothermal Development Company (GDC) following a petition filed by Baboon Project Kenya seeking to stop environmentally harmful activities in the Menengai ecosystem.
The court orders were issued in response to ELC Petition No. 003 of 2025 — Baboon Project Kenya v. Geothermal Development Company (GDC).
The petition raises concerns about environmental degradation in Menengai Forest and Crater, including impacts on biodiversity, forest cover, water systems, and the overall ecological integrity of the area.
The interim orders are intended to preserve the Menengai ecosystem while the court hears and determines the substantive issues in the case.
Baboon Project Kenya welcomes the court’s decision as an important step toward protecting Menengai and ensuring that development complies with environmental law and sustainability principles.
Baboon Project Kenya, champions of wildlife and environmental justice, successfully submitted a petition and achieved a significant ruling on September 26, 2024. The Environment and Land Court intervened to stop the Nakuru County Government from disposing of untreated sewage and toxic waste into Lake Nakuru.
Lake Nakuru is recognized as an International Bird Area, boasting more than 400 bird species. It is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Ramsar site. Additionally, it serves as a habitat for endangered black rhinos and various other wildlife species, creating a stunning ecosystem that relies on the lake's waters for survival.
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