Republic v District Education Board Kathiani District & another Ex Parte Registered Trustees - African Brotherhood Church [2016] KEHC 2153 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2153
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 2153 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 October 2016
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureEx parte application for judicial review ordersCoramP. NYAMWEYA
Holding
The Court quashed the decision of the District Education Board and ordered the Applicant to be allowed to phase out Mitaboni ABC Girls Secondary School.
Facts
Mitaboni ABC Girls Secondary School is a private school under the management of the Africa Brotherhood Church. The District Education Board declared it a public school and stopped the Applicant from phasing it out.
Issues
- Whether the 1st Respondent acted beyond its powers in declaring Mitaboni ABC Girls Secondary School a public school and stopping the applicant from phasing out the school.
- Whether the Applicant is entitled to the relief sought.
Reasoning
The Court found that the 1st Respondent acted beyond its powers and that the Applicant is entitled to the relief sought.
Outcome
Quashed the decision of the District Education Board and ordered the Applicant to be allowed to phase out Mitaboni ABC Girls Secondary School.
Orders
- Quashed the decision of the District Education Board
Remedies
- Allow the Applicant to phase out Mitaboni ABC Girls Secondary School
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Education Act Cap 211 of the Laws of Kenya
- Law Reform Act Cap 26 of the Laws of Kenya
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