Milimani Environment and Land Court in Nairobi court has barred a developer from constructing 512 housing units in Lavington along Mbaazi Avenue in Nairobi County’s Thompson area.
The orders against Merticom Home Nairobi were issued by Justice Oscar Angote, who also prohibited them from constructing 16 apartment blocks on a one-acre plot of land.
“Prayer B is granted until November 2, 2023, when the case will be heard between the parties,” reads Justice Angote ruling.
Residents of the Millennium Gardens estate have filed a lawsuit against Metricom for allegedly failing to comply with zoning regulations and environmental concerns.
They claim that the proposed project will endanger the residents’ health, safety, and sanitation, as well as other socioeconomic factors.
“The proposed development by the respondents is irregular, unlawful and contrary to the interested party’s zoning policy which stipulates that development within the subject are should not go beyond four stories,” reads court papers
According to residents, the project will have an impact on the lives of those who live nearby because of the large number of units that will be built.
