REPUBLIC V MINISTER FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT & ANOTHER [2008] KEHC 2772 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2772
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 2772 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 April 2008
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureApplication for leave to file Judicial Review proceedings and stay ordersCoramGeorge Dulu
Holding
The applicant has demonstrated sufficient interest and an arguable prima facie case. The grant of leave to file Judicial Review proceedings and stay orders is justified.
Facts
The applicant, Paul Mugethi Joel, was nominated as a councilor for the County Council of Maragua for sixteen months by Gazette Notice No. 1276 dated 22nd February 2008. However, Gazette Notice No. 2953 dated 11th April 2008 revoked his nomination.
Issues
- Whether the applicant has a sufficient interest in the subject matter in contest.
- Whether the applicant has demonstrated an arguable prima facie case.
- Whether the applicant was given proper notice of the revocation.
- Whether the grant of leave to file Judicial Review proceedings and stay orders is justified.
Reasoning
The applicant demonstrated sufficient interest and an arguable prima facie case. The court granted leave to file Judicial Review proceedings and stay orders to prevent irreparable loss.
Outcome
Leave granted to file Judicial Review proceedings and stay orders.
Orders
- Leave granted to file Judicial Review proceedings as requested.
- Grant of leave operates as a stay provided the main motion is filed and served within 21 days.
- Costs in the cause.
Remedies
- Stay of Gazette Notice No. 2953
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Local Government Act, Cap. 265
- Civil Procedure Rules
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