Baboon Project Kenya, successfully filed a petition to the High Court of Kenya -Environment and Land Court Division concerning the inadequate management of hazardous industrial waste by the Nakuru County government.
Furthermore, Baboon Project Kenya sought for a mandatory injunction requiring the Nakuru County Government to locate alternative disposal sites for all domestic raw sewage that contains toxic chemicals and industrial waste produced by factories in the county. The government is accused of failing to fulfill its constitutional duties, resulting in pollution in the Lake Nakuru Basin. Justice Anthony Ombwayo presided over the case, acknowledging the petition's legitimacy and underscoring the Nakuru County Government's essential responsibility to manage and safeguard the environment, especially regarding Lake Nakuru, a duty they have neglected.
In his ruling on September 26, 2024, Justice Anthony Ombwayo declared that the Nakuru County Government is responsible for the collection, disposal, and management of waste within the county. A mandatory injunction was issued, instructing the Nakuru County Government to identify an alternative disposal site for all toxic chemical and industrial waste generated by the county, specifically excluding the Lake Nakuru Basin. An order for environmental restoration was also mandated for the involved parties.
Details of the Petition judgement delivered on September 26, 2024 by Justice Anthony Ombwayo of High Court Of Kenya Environment and Land court Division are attached below.
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In response to the ongoing drought that has caused significant wildlife mortality at Lake Nakuru National Park, we have initiated several environmental conservation projects to mitigate the impact of these recurring dry spells. Our efforts involve drilling three boreholes and setting up eco-friendly solar-powered water pumps to support both the wildlife and park rangers. Additionally, we are enhancing water troughs to capture rainwater for wildlife use during the dry season and harnessing water from natural springs, which is then distributed through piping to various troughs throughout the park.
