Mwakai Kikonde Sio v Kenya Utalii College & another [2014] KEHC 8341 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8341
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 8341 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 October 2014
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TypePetition for JurisdictionPosturePetitioner seeks to determine the jurisdiction of the High Court to hear and determine the PetitionCoramMajanja
Holding
The High Court has jurisdiction to hear and determine the Petitioner's claims
Facts
The Petitioner, Mwakai Kikonde Sio, seeks general damages, specific damages, and costs against the Respondents, Kenya Utalii College and the Hon. Attorney-General, for alleged violations of his fundamental rights and benefits.
Issues
- Whether the High Court has jurisdiction to hear the Petition
- Whether the Industrial Court Act, 2012, confers jurisdiction on the Industrial Court to hear the Petitioner's claims
Reasoning
The Petitioner invoked Article 165(3)(b) of the Constitution, which grants the High Court jurisdiction to hear and determine applications for redress of a denial, violation, or infringement of, or threat to, a right or fundamental freedom in the Bill of Rights. The Court found that the Industrial Court Act, 2012, does not encompass the Petitioner's claims.
Outcome
The Petition is allowed
Remedies
- General damages
- Specific damages
- Costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Article 165(3) of the Constitution
- Industrial Court Act, 2012
Cases cited (2)
- Christabel Akinvi Onvango vs Kenya Airports Authority
- EPCO Builders Ltd vs Marjan & Another
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