Japhet Muroko v Attorney General & 4 others [2016] KEHC 7295 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7295
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 7295 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 January 2016
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TypeConstitutional PetitionPostureAppeal from an original trialCoramMUMBI NGUGI
Holding
The court dismissed the petition, finding that the petitioner failed to demonstrate how the use of the devices violates the Constitution or any other law.
Facts
The petitioner, Japhet Muroko, sought an injunction against the use of alcohol breathalyzer and hand-held speed gun used by the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Respondents. He claimed these devices do not meet constitutional standards and violate Articles 2, 46, and 227 of the Constitution.
Issues
- Whether the alcohol breathalyzer and hand-held speed gun used by the Respondents meet constitutional standards.
- Whether the acquisition of the breathalyzer was done in accordance with Article 227 of the Constitution.
Reasoning
The court recognized the principles established in constitutional petitions but found the petitioner's claims lacking in precision and basis. The court also noted that the issues had been previously addressed in a different case.
Outcome
Dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- Public Procurement and Disposal Act
- Traffic Act (Chapter 403 Laws of Kenya)
- Standard Act
- International Organization of Legal Metrology Rules and regulations
Cases cited (5)
- Anarita Karimi Njeru vs Republic
- Richard Ogendo case
- Speaker of National Assembly vs Njenga Karume
- Kipkalya Kones vs Republic
- Francis Gitau Parsimei & 2 Others vs National Alliance Party
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