PETER ANYANG’ NYONG’O &10; OTHERS v ATORNEY GENERAL & ANOTHER [2007] KEHC 3682 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3682
- Citation
- [2007] KEHC 3682 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 March 2007
AI Summary
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TypeConstitutionalPosturePetition for ReviewCoramEAC
Holding
The Municipal Court does not have jurisdiction over the Treaty and its amendments.
Facts
Petitioners sued the Attorney General and the Minister for Foreign Affairs alleging violations of fundamental rights and freedoms under the Constitution and Treaty for the Establishment of the East African Community Act 2000.
Issues
- Jurisdiction of the Municipal Court over the Treaty
- Amendments to the Treaty
- Validity of the Treaty and its Amendments
Reasoning
The Treaty is an international agreement and not subsidiary legislation. The Municipal Act only provides for an enabling climate for the Treaty's objectives. The amendments have been ratified by the Partner States and are therefore valid.
Outcome
Petition dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Constitution of Kenya
- Treaty for the Establishment of the East African Community Act 2000
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