KENYA ANTI-CORRUPTION COMMISSION v BETTY ALISON CHEBET KIPSAITA & ANOTHER [2007] KEHC 2300 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2300
- Citation
- [2007] KEHC 2300 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 June 2007
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TypeMisc Civil AppliPostureAppeal from an original trial outcomeCoramFRED A. OCHIENG
Holding
The court grants the applicant's prayer for an order of prohibition.
Facts
Two parcels of land were set aside by the government for the Kitale Airstrip. The Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission (KACC) alleges that the land was acquired irregularly and seeks an order prohibiting its alienation.
Issues
- Locus of the applicant in the matter
- Locus standi of the respondents
Reasoning
The court finds that the land was not available for alienation to a private citizen and that the allotment did not comply with the law.
Outcome
Appeal granted
Orders
- Order of prohibition issued
Remedies
- Costs to the applicant
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, 2003
- Kenya Airports Authority Act, 1991
Cases cited (1)
- JAMES J. NYAGA & ANOTHER VS. THE HON. ATTORNEY GENERAL & ANOTHER, NBI. HIGH COURT MISC. APPLICATION NO. 1732 OF 2004
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