Khatija Ramtula Nur Mohamed & another v Minister for Citizenship and Immigration & 2 others [2013] KEHC 2439 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2439
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 2439 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 September 2013
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TypeConstitutional PetitionPostureAppeal from the High Court of Kenya at MombasaCoramKhati, The Petitioners
Holding
The Court assumes Zahid was lawfully in Kenya when he married Khatija.
Facts
Zahid Abbas Mohammed Akram (Zahid) obtained an entry permit in 2009 to engage in business with Mombasa Khushi Motors Company Limited. The permit was valid until September 2011. On September 25, 2011, Zahid contracted a marriage with Khatija Ramtula Nur Mohamed (Khatija). The entry permit and Alien Certificate expired on September 24, 2011.
Issues
- constitutionality of the Citizenship and Immigration Act, 2011
- Zahid's immigration status and residency in Kenya
Reasoning
The Court considers the legal implications of Zahid's statement that Immigration Officers have declined to extend his visa and that his resident status is not regular due to the expired permit and visa.
Outcome
The Court assumes Zahid was lawfully in Kenya when he married Khatija.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Citizenship and Immigration Act, 2011
- Aliens Restriction Order
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