Kimani v Attorney General (Civil Appeal 2 of 2019) [2024] KECA 66 (KLR) (2 February 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 66
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 66 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 February 2024
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the dismissal of a constitutional petitionCoramASIKE-MAKHANDIA, FA OCHIENG, WK KORIR
Holding
The appeal is dismissed without merit
Facts
The appellant, Henry Mwangi Kimani, was assaulted by assailants dressed in police uniforms on February 7-8, 1998, resulting in severe injuries. The assault occurred during a curfew period.
Issues
- State's failure to provide adequate security
- State's inaction in response to prior information of violence
- Lack of evidence linking the state's failure to provide security to the appellant's injuries
Reasoning
The court found that the state's efforts to prevent illegal activities in the area were sufficient, and the appellant did not make a report to the police regarding the assault.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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