Jennifer Wanjira Ng’ang’a & another v Attorney General [2017] KEHC 2402 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2402
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 2402 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 October 2017
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TypeCivil SuitPostureDefendant filed a statement of defence claiming the claim is bad in law and not justifiable.
Holding
The court dismissed the plaintiffs' claim as it is based on constitutional issues and not civil jurisdiction.
Facts
The plaintiffs, Jennifer Wanjira Ng’ang’a and Joel Wainaina Ng’ang’a, owned land parcels valued at Kshs.18,303,000/=. During the post-election violence of December 2007 and early 2008, their properties and investments were set ablaze and destroyed, causing a loss.
Issues
- Defendant's liability for the plaintiffs' loss
- Defendant's failure to ensure safety and security
Reasoning
The court found the plaintiffs' claim to be frivolous and not justifiable under the Government Proceedings Act Cap 40 Laws of Kenya.
Outcome
The plaintiffs' claim was dismissed.
Orders
- Defendant's statement of defence
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Government Proceedings Act Cap 40 Laws of Kenya
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