Allan Mathenge Ndung’u v Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Labour, Social Securty and Services & 5 others [2015] KEHC 1268 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1268
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 1268 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 November 2015
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TypeCivil ApplicationPostureApplication for leave to apply for judicial reviewCoramMajanja, Maraga, Megarry, Nyamu, Oguk, Waki
Holding
The court grants leave to apply for judicial review.
Facts
The applicant, Allan Mathenge Ndung’u, seeks to quash three Gazette Notices appointing members to the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Board of Trustees and to compel the Cabinet Secretary to reconstitute the NSSF Board of Trustees.
Issues
- Quashing of appointments in Gazette Notices
- Compelling reconstitution of NSSF Board of Trustees
Reasoning
The court considers the requirement for leave to apply for judicial review and cites previous cases to explain the purpose of the leave. The court finds that the applicant has an arguable case and grants leave.
Outcome
Leave granted
Remedies
- Quashing of appointments in Gazette Notices
- Compelling reconstitution of NSSF Board of Trustees
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- NSSF Act
- State Corporations Act
Cases cited (5)
- Matiba vs. Attorney General
- Republic vs. Land Disputes Tribunal
- Meixner & Another vs. Attorney General
- Mirugi Kariuki vs. Attorney General
- Re Bivac International SA
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