SALAH ABDI SHEIKH & 9 OTHERS v ATTORNEY GENERAL & ANOTHER [2007] KEHC 2890 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2890
- Citation
- [2007] KEHC 2890 (KLR)
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TypeCivil SuitPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramJ.G. NYAMU, ROSELINE WENDOH, ANYARA EMUKULE
Holding
The court defers determination on locus standi and orders the Petition to be heard on merit with specific procedural directions.
Facts
The Petitioners seek orders and declarations under s 84 and s 60 of the Constitution regarding the Wagalla Massacre, alleging crimes committed by public servants and seeking an inquest.
Issues
- Locus standi
- Inquest proceedings
- Universal jurisdiction
- Genocide allegations
Reasoning
The court considers various factors including the novel nature of the claims, the concept of universal jurisdiction, and the challenge to State responsibility under s 84. It decides to defer the locus standi issue and direct the Petition to be heard on merit.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Petition to be heard on merit
- 2nd respondent to engage a lawyer of his choice within 20 days
- Further orders to be made within 30 days after filing of the Report of the Honourable Attorney General
Remedies
- Public inquest under sections 385 and 387 of the Criminal Procedure Code
- District Magistrate’s Court to open an inquest file
- Attorney General to file a report of action taken within 30 days
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Criminal Procedure Code
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