Mureithi (Suing on his behalf and on behalf of the general public) v Attorney General & another (Petition 19 of 2014) [2014] KEHC 7650 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (28 February 2014) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7650
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 7650 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 February 2014
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TypeConstitutional ChallengePosturePetition for Judicial ReviewCoramLenaola, Mwilu
Holding
The Court has jurisdiction to hear the petition regarding the integrity of the Interested Party.
Facts
The petitioner challenges the constitutionality of the appointment of the Interested Party as the Chairman of the Athi Water Services Board, alleging that the 1st respondent failed to consider the provisions of Chapter 6 of the Constitution regarding the competence, suitability, and integrity of the Interested Party.
Issues
- Jurisdiction of the High Court
- Locus Standi of the Petitioner
- Obligation of the 1st Respondent to Consider Constitutional Provisions
- Reliefs to be Granted
Reasoning
The Court upholds the jurisdiction of the High Court under Article 165(3) of the Constitution, which grants the High Court unlimited original jurisdiction in criminal and civil matters, including the interpretation of the Constitution.
Outcome
The petition is allowed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- Constitution of Kenya 2010
- Water Act
- Public Officers Ethics Act
- Leadership and Integrity Act
Cases cited (2)
- Samuel Kamau Macharia v. Kenya Commercial Bank and Two Others
- Michael Wachira Nderitu & Others v. Mary Wambui Munene & Others
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