Ombija v Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board (Civil Appeal 281 of 2015) [2015] KECA 129 (KLR) (14 December 2015) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 129
- Citation
- [2015] KECA 129 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 December 2015
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from the High Court's decision to strike out the petition challenging the Vetting Board's decision to re-vet the appellant.CoramGuimba V. Fermina, Nicholas Randa Owano Ombija, Mohammed, Nyarangi, Onguto
Holding
The High Court's decision to strike out the petition is upheld, as the court lacks jurisdiction to entertain the petition.
Facts
The appellant, Justice Nicholas Randa Owano Ombija, was summoned by the Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board to be re-vetted before the end of his tenure. The appellant challenged the Vetting Board's decision in the High Court, which struck out the petition due to lack of jurisdiction.
Issues
- Jurisdiction of the High Court to entertain the petition challenging the Vetting Board's mandate to re-vet the appellant.
- Appellant's right to fair administrative action and fair hearing.
- Competence and statutory mandate of the Vetting Board to re-vet the appellant.
Reasoning
The court held that the High Court had no jurisdiction to hear the petition, citing the Supreme Court's decisions in JMVB-1 and JMVB-2, which emphasized that the High Court should not superintend the Vetting Board.
Outcome
Affirmed
Orders
- The High Court's decision to strike out the petition is affirmed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Judges and Magistrates Vetting Act (Cap 8B)
Cases cited (3)
- JMVB-1
- JMVB-2
- Judges and Magistrates’ Vetting Board vs Kenya Magistrates & Judges Association & Another (SCK) Petition No 29 of 2014
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