Republic v Kenya Veterinary Board & 2 others Ex-Parte Isaac Kiondo Muiruri & 4 others [2016] KEHC 7686 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7686
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 7686 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 May 2016
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureEx parte application for prohibitionCoramNot explicitly named in the text, but implied to be the presiding judges.
Holding
The court found the Board's decision to revoke the certificates was not tainted with illegality, irrationality, or procedural impropriety.
Facts
The applicants, Isaac Kiondo Muiruri and others, were issued certificates by the Kenya Veterinary Board but later received notices of revocation without reasons. They claim the Registrar and Inspector General of Police threatened them.
Issues
- Whether the Board's decision to revoke the certificates is tainted with illegality, irrationality, and procedural impropriety.
- Whether the ex parte applicants are entitled to an order of prohibition preventing the Board from revoking the certificates and instigating criminal charges based on the Board's certificates.
Reasoning
The court applied the principles of judicial review and cited cases to explain that the court's role is to ensure fair treatment and not to substitute its opinion for that of the authority.
Outcome
The ex parte applicants' application for an order of prohibition was dismissed.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (5)
- Republic vs. Kenya National Examinations Council ex parte Gathenji & Others Civil Appeal No. 266 of 1996
- Municipal Council of Mombasa vs. Republic &Umoja Consultants Ltd Civil Appeal No. 185 of 2001
- Republic vs. Kenya Revenue Authority Ex parte Yaya Towers Limited [2008] eKLR
- Pastoli vs. Kabale District Local Government Council and Others [2008] 2 EA 300
- An Application by Bukoba Gymkhana Club [1963] EA 478
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