Kenya School of Law v Akomo & 41 others (Civil Appeal E472 of 2021) [2022] KECA 1132 (KLR) (21 October 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 1132
- Citation
- [2022] KECA 1132 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 October 2022
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment and decree of the High Court of Kenya at NairobiCoramDe Waal, Lenaola, MS ASIKE-MAKHANDIA, Mativo, Mumbi, Mwita, Ngcobo, OLE KANTAI
Holding
The appellant's decision to reject applicants who did not meet the basic requirements of KCSE was not a violation of their constitutional rights or infringement of their right to education.
Facts
The case involved the Kenya School of Law's admission criteria for applicants who studied in both Kenyan and foreign universities.
Issues
- Whether the basic requirements for KCSE under section 16 and the second schedule to the KSL Act were applicable to applicants who studied in or out of Kenyan universities.
- Whether an interpretation that section 16 and the second schedule to the KSL Act estopped persons who studied in foreign universities from having their KCSE results being considered was discriminatory and violated their right to education.
- What was the scope of the duties of the Council of Legal Education in regulating how the universities admitted students to pursue various cadres of legal education.
- What were the factors to consider when interpreting statutes.
- What type of degree could be considered as a progression towards studying law.
- What ought to be considered in formulating a system for the progression in legal education.
Reasoning
The court held that the basic requirements for KCSE under section 16 and the second schedule of the KSL Act were applicable to applicants who studied in or out of Kenyan universities. The regulations cannot override the provisions of an Act of Parliament.
Outcome
The appeal is allowed, the judgment and decree of the trial court are set aside.
Orders
- The appellant's decision to reject applicants who did not meet the basic requirements of KCSE is upheld.
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Kenya School of Law Act, 2012
- Constitution of Kenya
- Legal Education Act
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