Britain’s public apology and reparations to Kenya’s Kipsigis and Talai victims is long overdue. It is vital that we keep fighting for justice for the victims of racism past and present, writes CLAUDIA WEBBE MP
Supreme Court declines to hear petition on multinational tea estates
Wednesday July 07 2021
By JOSEPH WANGUI
Summary
The Supreme Court has declined to hear a petition by the Kericho county government for an adivisory opinion that would have seen a number of multinational tea companies lose their land.
The apex court faulted the county government for failing to first seek the advice of the Attorney-General on the ownership of land parcels it claims were forcely acquired by the British colonial administration from the Kipsigis and Talai communities.
The Supreme Court has declined to hear a petition by the Kericho county government for an adivisory opinion that would have seen a number of multinational tea companies lose their land.
Court suspends new tea levy
Tuesday January 19 2021
By SAM KIPLAGAT
Summary
The High Court Monday temporarily suspended a new levy on tea sales, pending the determination of a case filed by 15 tea companies.
Justice Anthony Mrima also suspended sections of the Tea Act, which compels processors and manufacturers of tea to offer their produce for auction, save for orthodox and specialty teas.
The law, which came into effect on January 11, says all teas should be offered at the tea auction floor.
The High Court Monday temporarily suspended a new levy on tea sales, pending the determination of a case filed by 15 tea companies.