Odhiambo v Trustees, Full Gospel Church of Kenya & 2 others (Constitutional Petition E008 of 2023) [2025] KEELC 7409 (KLR) (27 October 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 7409
- Citation
- [2025] KEELC 7409 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 October 2025
Summary at a glance
TypeConstitutional PetitionPostureRespondent's Preliminary Objection to PetitionCoramJM ONYANGO
The Preliminary Objection is dismissed with costs to the Petitioner.
Facts
The Petitioner Justin Peter Odhiambo filed a constitutional petition against the Trustees, Full Gospel Church of Kenya and the Kiambu County Government, alleging contravention of various constitutional rights.
Issues
- Whether the Trustees, Full Gospel Church of Kenya is a legal or juristic person capable of being sued in its own name.
- Whether the Preliminary Objection should be upheld.
Reasoning
The court found that the Trustees, Full Gospel Church of Kenya is a legal entity capable of being sued in its corporate name, as per Section 3(3) of the Trustees (Perpetual Succession) Act, Cap 164.
Outcome
The Preliminary Objection is dismissed.
Authorities cited
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