ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Environment and Land Court Act
26. Sitting of the Court
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
26. Sitting of the Court
(1)The Court shall ensure reasonable and equitable access to its services in all Counties.(2)A sitting of the Court may be held at such places and at such times, as the Court may deem necessary for the expedient and proper discharge of its functions under this Act.(3)The Chief Justice may, by notice in the Gazette, appoint certain magistrates to preside over cases involving environment and land matters of any area of the country.(4)Subject to Article 169(2) of the Constitution, the Magistrate appointed under sub-section (3) shall have jurisdiction and power to handle —(a)disputes relating to offences defined in any Act of Parliament dealing with environment and land; and(b)matters of civil nature involving occupation, title to land, provided that the value of the subject matter does not exceed the pecuniary jurisdiction as set out in the Magistrates' Courts Act.(5)Appeals on matters from the designated magistrate's courts shall lie with the Environment and Land Court.