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Kimani v Attorney General (Civil Appeal 2 of 2019) [2024] KECA 66 (KLR) (2 February 2024) (Judgment)

[2024] KECA 66 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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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

  1. State's failure to provide adequate security
  2. State's inaction in response to prior information of violence
  3. 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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