The government has suffered a major setback after the High Court suspended the new levies introduced on the provision of water for domestic and industrial use pending the determination of a case filed by civil society groups and five activists
In a ruling, Justice Mugure Thande of the Milimani Constitution and Human Rights Division temporarily halted the implementation of the water use charges set out in the Second Schedule of the Water Resources Regulations 2021.
“Pending hearing and determination of this application, a conservatory order of temporary injunction is hereby issued restraining the Cabinet Secretary for Water, the Attorney-General and the Water Resources Authority from levying, enforcing or implementing the water use charges set out in Part B of the Second Schedule of the Water Resources Regulations 2021,” ordered Justice Thande.
