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Said Fondo Kalume v Attorney General [2013] KEHC 6537 (KLR)

[2013] KEHC 6537 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
6537
Citation
[2013] KEHC 6537 (KLR)
Decided
26 August 2013
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TypeHuman Rights ViolationPosturePetition for Declaration and DamagesCoramISAAC LENAOLA, MUMBI NGUGI
Holding

A declaration of violation, damages, and return of seized funds

Facts

The Petitioner was arrested in 1989 and detained in various police stations and Nyayo House, alleging torture and inhuman treatment.

Issues

  1. Fundamental rights violation
  2. Torture and inhuman treatment
  3. Seizure of property

Reasoning

The court found the allegations credible and supported by evidence.

Outcome

Judgment for the Petitioner

Orders

  • Declaration of violation
  • Award of Kshs.5 Million in damages
  • Return of Kshs.940,000
  • Petitioner's costs and interest
  • Order accordingly

Remedies

  • Declaration of violation
  • Damages
  • Return of seized funds
  • Costs and interest
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