Muchiri Kiuna Maina v Attorney-General [2014] KEHC 1255 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1255
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 1255 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 November 2014
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TypeConstitutional PetitionPostureRespondent's AppealCoramM. J. ANYARA EMUKULE
Holding
The Petitioner's fundamental rights and freedoms were violated.
Facts
The Petitioner, Muchiri Kiuna Maina, alleged that his fundamental rights and freedoms under Articles 36(1), 40(1), 50(1)(2)(b) of the Constitution of Kenya were violated. He claimed that the Company seal, two members' registers, three files, Memorandum and Articles of Association were taken from him by officers from DCIO Laikipia West and OCS Kinamba Police Station on Saturday 13/8/2011.
Issues
- Violation of fundamental rights and freedoms under Articles 36(1), 40(1), 50(1)(2)(b) of the Constitution of Kenya
- Surrender of Company seal, members' registers, files, Memorandum and Articles of Association taken from the Petitioner
Reasoning
The Court found that the Petitioner's rights were indeed violated and ordered the surrender of the Company seal, members' registers, files, Memorandum and Articles of Association.
Outcome
Affirmed
Orders
- The Company seal, two members' registers, three files, Memorandum and Articles of Association taken from the Petitioner by the officers from DCIO Laikipia West and OCS Kinamba Police Station on Saturday 13/8/2011 be immediately surrendered back to the Petitioner to await official surrender to the relevant authority.
Remedies
- General damages
- Costs awarded to the Petitioner
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Article 36(1), 40(1), 50(1)(2)(b) of the Constitution of Kenya
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