Pricillar Minoo Nguyu v Samuel Matheka Mwongela & 2 others [2021] KEELC 2159 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 2159
- Citation
- [2021] KEELC 2159 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 September 2021
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TypePetition for Fundamental Rights ViolationPostureRespondents filed a preliminary objection, Petitioner opposed it.CoramMBOGO C.G.
Holding
The preliminary objection is merited, the petition is dismissed with costs.
Facts
The Petitioner filed a petition alleging violations of fundamental rights under the Constitution, while the Respondents argued the court lacked jurisdiction due to lack of statutory consent and non-exhaustion of remedies.
Issues
- Lack of statutory consent to file the case
- Non-exhaustion of remedies
Reasoning
The court found the Petitioner did not obtain the required statutory consent and did not exhaust the appeal process, thus lacking jurisdiction.
Outcome
Petition dismissed
Orders
- Petition dismissed with costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Land Consolidation Act, Cap 283
- Land Adjudication Act, Cap 284
- Government Proceedings Act
Cases cited (2)
- William Mutuura Kairiba -Vs- Samuel Nkari & 2 Others (2018) eKLR
- Speaker of National Assembly -Vs- Karume (1992) KLR
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