Patrick Musimba v National Land Commission & 4 others [2014] KEHC 1157 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1157
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 1157 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 November 2014
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TypePetition for Conservatory OrdersPosturePetitioner's application for conservatory orders certified urgent, with temporary orders issuedCoramCHARLES KARIUKI
Holding
The court referred the matter to the Chief Justice to empanel an uneven number of judges to hear the substantial question of law
Facts
Petitioner Patrick Musimba initiated a petition under various laws, including the Constitution of Kenya, Land Act, and National Land Commission Act, against the National Land Commission and other respondents. The petition was filed after the respondents filed replying affidavits and notices of preliminary objections.
Issues
- Substantial question of law regarding compulsory land acquisition
- Lack of representation of landowners in the proceedings
Reasoning
The court found that the matter raised a substantial question of law and that the respondents' interests and conveniences required the matter to be referred to a higher court.
Outcome
The matter is certified as raising a substantial question of law and referred to the Chief Justice
Orders
- Temporary orders issued for 14 days
- Matter referred to the Chief Justice to empanel an uneven number of judges
Authorities cited
Legislation (5)
- Constitution of Kenya
- Land Act
- National Land Commission Act
- Kenya Railways Corporation Act
- Environment and Land Control Act
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