Republic v Communication Authority of Kenya & another Ex-Parte Legal Advice Centre Aka Kituo Cha Sheria [2015] KEHC 7902 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7902
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 7902 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 November 2015
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureApplication to Withdraw ProceedingsCoramLenaola, Lenaola, Majanja, Maphalala
Holding
The Court allows the application to withdraw the proceedings and orders that these proceedings be and are hereby withdrawn with no order as to costs.
Facts
The Communication Authority of Kenya authorized the use of thin SIM technology in the mobile money telephony communication sector, leading to public concerns about security and privacy. The Legal Advice Centre filed an application for certiorari to quash the decision.
Issues
- Who should bear the costs of the application to withdraw the proceedings?
Reasoning
The Court considers the public interest in public-interest litigation and the discretion to award costs, ultimately deciding against awarding costs to either party.
Outcome
The application to withdraw the proceedings is allowed.
Orders
- Proceedings are withdrawn with no order as to costs.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Amoni Thomas Amfry and Another v. The Minister for Lands and Another, Nairobi High Court Petition No. 6 of 2013
- Harun Mwau and Others v. Attorney-General and Others, Nairobi High Court Petition No. 65 of 2011
- Halsbury’s Laws of England, 4th ed Re-Issue (2010)
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