Republic v Catholic University of Eastern Africa & another Ex-parte Edmund Kiiru Wambui & 41 others [2017] KEHC 9645 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 9645
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 9645 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 November 2017
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureApplication for Certiorari, Prohibition, Mandamus and QuashingCoramLenaola
Holding
The Court finds the University's decision unreasonable and in violation of the applicants' constitutional rights to fair administrative actions.
Facts
The applicants are students at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa who were discontinued from their law programs due to non-compliance with entry requirements and qualification equating. The University sent letters to the applicants discontinuing their studies.
Issues
- Reasonableness of the University's decision to discontinue applicants
- Constitutional right to fair administrative actions
Reasoning
The Court upholds the applicants' constitutional right to fair administrative actions and finds the University's decision unreasonable. The Court emphasizes the constitutional requirement of reasonableness in administrative actions.
Outcome
The Court grants the applicants' application for Certiorari, Prohibition, and Mandamus.
Orders
- Remand the decision to the University for reconsideration
- Re-admit and allow the applicants to pursue their law degrees
Remedies
- Re-admit and allow the applicants to pursue their law degrees
- Remand the decision to the University for reconsideration
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Legal Education (Accreditation and Quality Assurance) Regulations Laws, 2016
- Law Reform Act Cap 26
Cases cited (2)
- Associated Provincial Picture Houses vs. Wednesbury Corporation
- President of the Republic of South Africa and Others vs. South African Rugby Football Union and Others
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