Aluochier v Kenyatta & another (Petition 360 of 2013) [2014] KEHC 3857 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (18 July 2014) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3857
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 3857 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 July 2014
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TypePetitionPostureRespondents' defense by Attorney-General challengedCoramI LENAOLA, J
Holding
The Court holds that the Attorney-General can represent the Respondents in the present proceedings as amicus curiae, given the nature of the Petition and the issues raised.
Facts
Respondents were Cabinet Ministers and political party officials who were allegedly in violation of Article 77(2) of the Constitution. As a result, the Petitioner seeks declarations and orders regarding their disqualification and removal from office.
Issues
- Can the Attorney-General represent the Respondents in private capacity civil proceedings?
- Does the Attorney-General's mandate under Article 156(6) of the Constitution allow for such representation?
Reasoning
The Court relies on Article 156(4)(b) of the Constitution, which states the Attorney-General shall represent the National Government in Court proceedings other than criminal proceedings. The Petitioner's grievances are related to constitutionalism, the rule of law, and public interest.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- Article 156(4)(b) of the Constitution
- Article 77(2) of the Constitution
- Article 75(2) and (3) of the Constitution
- Article 2(4) of the Constitution
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