Okiya Omtata Okoiti & Nyakina Wyclife Gisebe v Bidco Africa & 6 others [2017] KEHC 8712 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8712
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 8712 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 April 2017
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TypePetition for Joinder of Interested PartiesPostureApplication for joinder of proposed interested parties declined, and intended interested party's application grantedCoramEDWARD M. MURIITHI, E. C MWITA
Holding
The court grants the intended interested party's application for joinder, allowing them to participate in the substantive hearing.
Facts
The petitioners and intended interested party are seeking to be joined as parties to a petition regarding tax disputes between the 1st and 3rd respondents.
Issues
- Whether the proceedings are a public interest litigation
- Whether the intended interested party has an identifiable stake in the proceedings
Reasoning
The court considers the interest of the parties to a fair hearing and access to justice, and finds that the intended interested party has an arguable case that the proceedings are in public interest.
Outcome
The court grants the intended interested party's application for joinder.
Orders
- The intended interested party's application for joinder is granted.
- The petitioners' application for joinder is declined.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Civicon Limited v Kivuwatt Limited & 2 others [2015] eKLR
- Trusted Society of Human Rights Alliance v Mumo Matemo& 5 others [2014] eKLR
- R (on the application of Ingenious Media Holdings plc and another v. Commissioners
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