The county government, through County Secretary Samuel Mwaura further claimed that the governor was not responsible for overseeing Nawassco's operations.
However, Justice Ombwayo dismissed these arguments stating that both the county and the water firm were fully aware of the court’s orders and failed to either comply or seek an appeal.
Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika and a Nakuru-based water firm executive have been jointly fined Sh2 million for contempt of court after failing to comply with an order to halt the release of solid and toxic waste into Lake Nakuru.
Environment and Land Court Judge Anthony Ombwayo found the county boss and Water and Sanitation Services Company (NAWASSCO) CEO, James Ng’ang’a, guilty of violating court orders issued on September 26, 2024, which had restrained the county from allowing waste disposal into the lake.
