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Mati & another v Attorney General & another (Petition 108 of 2011) [2011] KEHC 4292 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (23 December 2011) (Judgment)

[2011] KEHC 4292 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
4292
Citation
[2011] KEHC 4292 (KLR)
Decided
23 December 2011
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TypePetitionPostureRespondents' appeal from a declaration sought by petitionersCoramD.S. MAJAN
Holding

The court finds that there was substantial and good faith compliance with the Constitution, and dismisses the petition.

Facts

Petitioners Jayne Mati and Davis Adieno sought declarations that the National Assembly violated Articles 114, 206, 221, and 222 of the Constitution by approving a motion to withdraw Kshs.368,316,172,339/= from the Consolidated Fund.

Issues

  1. Constitutionality of the National Assembly's actions regarding the withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund
  2. Unconstitutionality of withdrawing funds without an Appropriation bill or Act by the National Assembly

Reasoning

The court examined the proceedings in the National Assembly and the Speaker's rulings, concluding that the Constitution and its values were not threatened.

Outcome

Petition dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Constitution of the Republic of Kenya, 2010
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