PHILIP KATHUKYA NYUMBA & 4 others v COUNTY COUNCIL OF KITUI [2008] KEHC 420 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 420
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 420 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 November 2008
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TypeCivilPosturePreliminary objection on interlocutory injunctionCoramISAAC LENAOLA
Holding
The court rules that an interlocutory injunction can issue against the County Council of Kitui.
Facts
Plaintiffs are suing the County Council of Kitui for damages and injunctive relief.
Issues
- Whether an interlocutory injunction can issue against a local authority established under the Local Government Act, Cap 285 Laws of Kenya.
- Whether the Local Government Act, Cap 285 Laws of Kenya, allows the County Council of Kitui to be sued and be sued in its name.
Reasoning
The court holds that the Local Government Act, Cap 285 Laws of Kenya, allows the County Council of Kitui to be sued and be sued in its name, and that the Government Proceedings Act, Cap 16 Laws of Kenya, does not prohibit the issuance of an injunction against a local authority.
Outcome
The objection is overruled with costs to the Plaintiff.
Orders
- Orders accordingly.
Remedies
- Interlocutory injunction.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Government Proceedings Act, Cap 16 Laws of Kenya
- Local Government Act, Cap 285 Laws of Kenya
Cases cited (1)
- Ang'awa J in Ali & 3 Others versus City Council of Nairobi (2003) KLR 596
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