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MICHAEL KAGOMA MAINA v ATTORNEY GENERAL [2012] KEHC 5449 (KLR)

[2012] KEHC 5449 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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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

  1. Unlawful arrest and detention
  2. Malicious prosecution
  3. 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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