MICHAEL KAGOMA MAINA v ATTORNEY GENERAL [2012] KEHC 5449 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5449
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 5449 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 September 2012
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Holding
The Plaintiff's claims are dismissed.
Facts
The Plaintiff, Michael Kagoma Maina, was arrested and detained by the DCIO Eastern Province on several occasions for interrogation and finger printing. He was later charged with various offenses and interdicted on 22/10/2004.
Issues
- Unlawful arrest and detention
- Malicious prosecution
- Defamation
Reasoning
The court found that the Plaintiff's arrest and detention were not unlawful and that the charges were based on reasonable suspicion.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Section 280 of the Penal Code
- Section 100 of the Penal Code
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