NDANU MUTAMBUKI & 119 OTHERS v MINISTER FOR EDUCATION & 12 OTHERS [2007] KEHC 3691 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3691
- Citation
- [2007] KEHC 3691 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 May 2007
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TypeConstitutional LawPosturePetition for Conservatory OrdersCoramJ.G. NYAMU
Holding
No infringement of the right to wear headscarves as there is no doctrinal linkage between the practice and the tenets of the professed faith.
Facts
Petitioners are female minors from the Arata Aroho Mutheru Society who claim their right to wear headscarves in public and secular schools has been violated. Respondents argue the practice is inconsistent with government policies and school rules.
Issues
- Extent of protection of rites and practices under Article 78 of the Constitution
- Whether the practice is an essential part of religion
- Infringement of the right to equality and democratic norms
Reasoning
The court found no doctrinal linkage between the use of the headscarf and the tenets of the professed faith. The court dismissed the application for conservatory orders.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Education Act
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