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Kenya: Supreme Court Upholds Ksh1.3 Billion Award for Uhuru Owino Slum Residents

Kenya: Supreme Court Upholds Ksh1.3 Billion Award for Uhuru Owino Slum Residents

Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Kenyans.co.ke
Published on 2024-12-06 10:28:44

The Supreme Court has ruled in favour of Uhuru Owino slum residents, upholding the award of Ksh1.3 billion for personal injury and loss of life due to environmental pollution caused by a lead-acid battery recycling plant.

The decision follows a lengthy court battle stemming from the claims from the Mombasa residents that they had suffered health problems due to lead poisoning caused by a nearby metal refinery.

“An award of Ksh1.3 billion to the 2nd–11th appellants was thus made for…

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