Stephen Njoroge Gichuha v Fred Nyagaka Ongarora & another [2014] KEHC 5456 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5456
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 5456 (KLR)
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TypeRecusal MotionPostureRecusal Motion in a Civil CaseCoramGBM Kariuki, Grandpre, Lord Hewart, That Hon. Waithaka, Waithaka
Holding
The Court finds that there is a reasonable apprehension of bias and disqualifies Hon. Waithaka J. from hearing the matter.
Facts
The plaintiff, Stephen Njoroge Gichuha, seeks recusal of Hon. Waithaka J. due to a familial relationship with a witness in the defendant's counterclaim.
Issues
- Recusal of Judge Hon. Waithaka J.
- Impartiality of the Court
Reasoning
The Court relies on precedents such as Dimes vs Proprietors of Grand Junction Canal and R vs Sussex, ex parte McCarthy to establish the principle of judicial recusal. The Court concludes that there is a reasonable apprehension of bias due to the familial relationship between the judge and a witness in the case.
Outcome
The application for recusal is granted, and the proceedings are set aside.
Orders
- Recusal of Hon. Waithaka J.
- Referral of the matter to the Environment and Land Court in Nairobi for hearing and determination
Remedies
- Set aside all proceedings and ruling of Hon. Waithaka J.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (4)
- Dimes vs Proprietors of Grand Junction Canal
- R vs Bow Street Metropolitan Stipendiary Magistrate & Others Ex perte Pinochet Ugarte
- R vs Gough
- Attorney General of Kenya v. Peter Anyang Nyongo & Others
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