Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission v Joseph Chege Gikonyo & another [2016] KEHC 1651 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1651
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 1651 (KLR)
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TypeCivil Miscellaneous ApplicationPostureRespondents/Applicants sought to set aside freezing orders and obtain access to properties and bank accountsCoramJ. K. SERGON
Holding
The freezing orders are set aside and each party is to meet their own costs
Facts
EACC sought freezing orders against Joseph Chege Gikonyo and Giche Ltd, alleging corruption. Respondents argued that EACC did not provide evidence of corrupt conduct.
Issues
- Whether EACC provided sufficient evidence of corrupt conduct
- Whether freezing orders should be set aside
Reasoning
EACC failed to provide credible evidence of corrupt conduct against the 1st Respondent. The threshold for establishing corruption is high and EACC's reliance on inferences was insufficient.
Outcome
Set aside freezing orders
Orders
- Freezing orders on 1st and 2nd Respondents' properties and bank accounts are set aside
Remedies
- Immediate and unrestricted access to properties and funds held in bank accounts
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, 2003
- Public Officer Ethics Act, 2003
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