Mwau v Attorney General (Petition 541 of 2013) [2015] KEHC 6979 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (15 January 2015) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6979
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 6979 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 January 2015
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TypeConstitutional and Human RightsPosturePetitionCoramISAAC LENAOLA
Holding
The court held that the issuance of awards and honours is a function of the President and at his discretion, and the High Court cannot interfere with the President's discretionary powers.
Facts
The petitioner, John Harun Mwau, claims he was denied national honours, medals, and awards between 2008 and 2012 due to unequal treatment and discrimination.
Issues
- Whether the petitioner and others were denied national honours, medals, and awards between 2008 and 2012.
- Whether denying these awards amounted to unequal treatment and discrimination.
- To what extent was the process of conferring national honours and awards open to public participation.
Reasoning
The court determined that the issuance of awards and honours is a function of the President and at his discretion, and the High Court cannot interfere with the President's discretionary powers. The petitioner's claim was dismissed.
Outcome
Petition dismissed
Orders
- Each party to bear its own costs.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Constitution of Kenya 2010
- National Honours Act, 2013
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