Republic v Principal Secretary, Ministry of Education Science and Technology Ex parte Presbyterian Foundation [2015] KEHC 8034 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8034
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 8034 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 December 2015
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureApplication for Order of MandamusCoramW. KORIR
Holding
The application for an order of mandamus is dismissed as the Applicant has not placed sufficient material before the Court.
Facts
The Presbyterian Foundation applied for an order compelling the Principal Secretary to register its school, Kinoo Girls High School, which was previously granted provisional registration. The school was later denied full registration due to a dispute over the land ownership.
Issues
- Whether the Respondent's actions in denying the school's registration are legal.
- Whether the Applicant has exhausted the appeals mechanism provided by the Basic Education Act, 2013.
Reasoning
The Court finds that the Respondent's actions were not illegal, and the Applicant has not exhausted the appeals mechanism. The Court cannot issue an order of mandamus due to insufficient evidence.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- Each party to meet their own costs of the application.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Basic Education Act, 2013
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