Monica Cyombua Gitari v Director of Public Prosecution & 4 others [2017] KEELC 1246 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1246
- Citation
- [2017] KEELC 1246 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 October 2017
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TypePetitionPosturePartial SuccessCoramY.M. ANGIMA
Holding
The court grants a declaration that the failure to investigate the complaint by the Inspector General of Police is a violation of Article 27 of the Constitution.
Facts
Petitioner Monica Cyombua Gitari filed a petition against the Director of Public Prosecution and others, alleging violations of her constitutional rights and seeking declarations and orders.
Issues
- Right to protection of law and equality before the law
- Inspection and investigation by the Inspector General of Police
- Abuse of court process
Reasoning
The court found that the Inspector General of Police defaulted in undertaking the investigation as required by law, which constitutes a violation of Article 27 of the Constitution.
Outcome
The petition is partly successful, with the court granting a declaration and an order of mandamus.
Orders
- Order of mandamus to compel the Inspector General of Police to investigate and act on the complaint
Remedies
- Declaration that the failure to investigate the complaint is a violation of Article 27 of the Constitution
- Order of mandamus to compel the Inspector General of Police to investigate and act on the complaint
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Constitution of Kenya
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