Adrian Kamotho Njenga v Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communication & Technology [2017] KEHC 8505 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8505
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 8505 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 February 2017
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TypePetition for Annulment of AppointmentPostureAppeal from a decision to grant conservatory ordersCoramISAAC LENAOLA, E. CHACHA MWITA
Holding
The conservatory orders are dismissed, and the Petition is dismissed.
Facts
The Petitioner challenged the appointment of 2nd to 8th Interested Parties as members of the Communications Authority of Kenya's Board, alleging that the shortlisting and appointment process did not adhere to the two-thirds gender rule.
Issues
- Conservatory orders to suspend the operation of the Gazette Notice No. 3152
- Adherence to the two-thirds gender rule in the shortlisting and appointment of Board members
- Gender composition of the Board of CAK
- Annulment of Gazette Notices Nos. 1267 and 3152
Reasoning
The Petitioner's challenge to the shortlisting and appointment process was dismissed as the Respondent argued that the two-thirds gender rule was not violated, and the Petitioner did not provide compelling evidence of prejudice.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Notice of Motion Application dismissed
- Petition No.203 of 2016 dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Article 27(6) and (8) of the Constitution
- Section 6B(10)(c) of the Kenya Information and Communication Act
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