ATTORNEY GENERAL v FELICIEN KABUGA & 2 others [2008] KEHC 2706 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2706
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 2706 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 May 2008
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TypeApplication for Orders of Preservation of Landed PropertyPostureApplication grantedCoramMUGA APONDI
Holding
The court issues orders for the preservation of the property, restraining its alienation, and deposits rental income with the Registrar of the High Court of Kenya.
Facts
Felicien Kabuga, a wealthy and influential businessman from Rwanda, was charged with genocide and other crimes by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR). Despite requests for his arrest, he has evaded justice. The Attorney-General sought to freeze his assets in Kenya.
Issues
- Preservation of property
- Restraining alienation of property
- Deposit of rental income
- Service of orders
Reasoning
The court granted the application based on the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda's request and the obligations of member states under international law.
Outcome
Application granted
Orders
- Preservation of property
- Restraining alienation
- Deposit of rental income
- Service of orders
Remedies
- Preservation of property
- Deposit of rental income
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Constitution of Kenya
- Geneva Convention Act
Cases cited (6)
- Blaskic (subpoena)
- Resolution No.955 of the United Nations
- Resolution No.1165 of 1998 of the United Nations
- Resolution No.1431 of 2002 of the United Nations
- Resolution No.1503 of 2003 of the United Nations
- Resolution No.1534 of 2004 of the United Nations
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