The Environment and Lands Court has halted the ongoing renovations and cutting of trees at Uhuru Park.
Justice Edward Waboto ruled that the order will remain in force following the ongoing hearing and determination of the case filed by the Communist Party of Kenya.
"Court finds the project being undertaken by the Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) was commissioned without an Environment Impact Assessment (EIA).
"No report was submitted to environment regulator, NEMA. Hearing will be on February 1, 2022," the ruling read in part.
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Law Society of Kenya President Nelson Havi and lawyer Benedict Wachira representing CPK successfully argued that NMS did not conduct public participation.
The case had been filed on November 22 to the court by the Communist Party of Kenya through its lawyers, Havi and Wachira.
Havi took to his Social media to share the news while rallying Kenyans to support the ruling and back the Communist Party of Kenya.
"We urge all Kenyans to rally behind the Communist Party of Kenya in resisting the destruction of the historic Uhuru Park," Havi urged.
Kenyans had complained since November 20, stating that the historic park had been leased to private investors following the heavy presence of bulldozers.
However, NMS Director of Communications, Tony Mbarire refuted the claims revealing that it would be open to the public in February 2022.
"A lot of things were not working, and we are just doing what should have been done a long time ago. By February 2022, they will be open as very beautiful parks," Mbarire stated
