Using Eminent Domain Powers to Acquire Private Lands for Protected Area Wildlife Conservation: A Survey under Kenyan Law
Under Kenyan law, the provisioning for eminent domain is in the Constitution, as well as in legislation. Exercising these powers, the State may compulsorily acquire private lands, provided the acquisition is for a public good and compensation is given. Generally, eminent domain is a fairly contentio...
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School of Oriental and African Studies
2006-06-01
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| Series: | Law, Environment and Development Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://lead-journal.org/content/06084.pdf |