John Waweru Wanjohi & 27 others v Attorney General & 6 others [2012] KEHC 5557 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5557
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 5557 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 October 2012
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TypeConstitutional ChallengePostureAppeal from the High Court of Kenya at NairobiCoramD.S. MAJAN
Holding
The court found that the composition of the National Land Commission did not adequately reflect the regional and ethnic diversity required by the Constitution.
Facts
The petitioners challenge the appointment of members to the National Land Commission, alleging lack of regional and ethnic diversity in the selection process.
Issues
- Whether the appointment process reflects the regional and ethnic diversity of Kenya as required by Article 250(4) of the Constitution.
- Whether the criteria used for appointments violate Article 10 of the Constitution and the spirit of the Constitution.
Reasoning
The court determined that the selection process failed to ensure regional and ethnic balance, leading to a lack of representation from Nairobi, Central, Kisii, and Maasailand regions.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Article 67 of the Constitution
- Article 10 of the Constitution
- Article 250(4) of the Constitution
Cases cited (2)
- Community Advocacy & Awareness Trust and Others v Attorney General, Nairobi Petition 243 of 2011
- Hon Johnson Muthama v Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Nairobi Petition 198 of 2011
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