Stanley Ntongai & 6 others v Murungi Mutundu & 4 others [2018] KEHC 2964 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2964
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 2964 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 October 2018
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TypePetitionPostureRespondents opposed the petition, but the court allowed the petitioners' claims and ordered the Cabinet Secretary to respond to the petitioners' issues.CoramD.S. MAJAN, D.S. MAJANJA, Ongijo
Holding
The court allows the petition and orders the Cabinet Secretary to respond to the petitioners' issues within 45 days.
Facts
The petitioners are residents of Ntunene Location who are aggrieved by the selection and appointment of the 1st respondent as the Chief of Ntunene Location. They allege that the process was not transparent and that the 1st respondent did not meet the requisite academic and integrity qualifications.
Issues
- academic requirements for chief
- constitutionality of appointment
- inaction by respondents
Reasoning
The court declines to adjudicate on the substantive complaints but orders the respondents to respond to the petitioners' claims due to their failure to file a replying affidavit.
Outcome
The petition is allowed, and the Cabinet Secretary is ordered to respond to the petitioners' issues.
Orders
- Cabinet Secretary to respond to and deal with issues and queries raised by the petitioners in their petition dated 7th September 2016 within 45 days from the date of service of this order.
Remedies
- Order for the Cabinet Secretary to respond to the petitioners' issues
Authorities cited
Legislation (9)
- Constitution of Kenya
- Article 73
- Article 75
- Article 10
- Article 47
- Article 165
- Article 37
- Article 35
- Article 48
Cases cited (3)
- International Center for Policy and Conflict and Others v Attorney General and Others NRB Petition No. 552 of 2012 [2013]eKLR
- Peter Muturi Njuguna v Kenya Wildlife Service NKU CA Civil Appeal No. 260 of 2013 [2017]eKLR
- Speaker of the National Assembly v Njenga Karume [2008]1 KLR 425
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