Nicholas Randa Owano Ombija v Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board [2015] KEHC 1492 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1492
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 1492 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 November 2015
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TypePetition for Declaratory ReliefPostureRespondent's objection to jurisdictionCoramNICHOLAS RANDA OWANO OMBI, Nyarangi, Ojwang
Holding
The court strikes out the Petition for want of jurisdiction.
Facts
The Petitioner, Nicholas Randa Owano Ombija, was a judge who was found unsuitable to continue serving by the Respondent (Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board) on December 21, 2012. The Petitioner sought to have the Respondent's decision declared unconstitutional and to be declared suitable to continue serving as a judge.
Issues
- Respondent's jurisdiction
- constitutionality of the Respondent's decision
- fair hearing rights
- right to fair administrative action
- right to be vetted only once
Reasoning
The court found that the Respondent had the necessary jurisdiction to make the decision and that the Petitioner's case was based on a misunderstanding of the law.
Outcome
The Petition is struck out.
Orders
- Striking out the Petition for want of jurisdiction
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Vetting of Judges and Magistrates Act (Cap 8B)
- Constitution of Kenya 2010
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