DENNIS MOGAMBI MONG’ARE v ATTORNEY GENERAL & 3 others [2011] KEHC 1139 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1139
- Citation
- [2011] KEHC 1139 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 November 2011
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TypeConstitutionality ChallengePosturePetition for ReviewCoramIC, KM, KPT, VM
Holding
The High Court has jurisdiction to entertain the petition. Section 23 of the Sixth Schedule is not unconstitutional. The VJMA does not violate the principle of separation of powers and the independence of the judiciary.
Facts
The Petitioner, Dennis Mogambi Mong’are, is an Advocate of the High Court who filed a petition against the Vetting of Judges and Magistrates Act, 2011, alleging that it violates the fundamental rights and freedoms of judges and magistrates.
Issues
- Jurisdiction of the High Court
- Constitutionality of Section 23 of the Sixth Schedule
- Separation of Powers and Independence of Judiciary
- Constitutional Violations
Reasoning
The court affirms its jurisdiction to determine whether the VJMA violates the fundamental rights and freedoms of judges and magistrates. Section 23 of the Sixth Schedule is part of the Constitution and consistent with the principle of separation of powers.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Vetting of Judges and Magistrates Act, 2011
Cases cited (1)
- Re: Harmonised Draft Constitution of Kenya: Bishop Kimani and 2 others v The Attorney General Mombasa HCCP No. 669 of 2009 (Unreported)
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