Updated Sun, July 10th 2016 at 10:19 GMT +3The environment and land court has extended orders barring construction of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) at the Coast. Before even the ruling was made, the firm argues that the SGR contractors had moved on the site and began works. Lady Justice Ann Omollo however, allowed the SGR contractors – China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) – to collect their machines on grounds that it does not amount to securing the existing structures. African Gas and Oil Company, which is battling the government over unpaid land compensation, obtained the orders on Friday. Through lawyer, Michael Oloo, the oil firm argues that it was advised that the land together with others would be procedurally acquired and owners compensated.

Source: Standard Digital July 10, 2016 07:30 UTC