Kenya Human Rights Commission v Communications Authority of Kenya & 4 others (Constitutional Petition 86 of 2017) [2018] KEHC 7494 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (19 April 2018) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7494
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 7494 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 April 2018
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TypeConstitutional PetitionPostureRespondent v PetitionerCoramBeageant, Dickson, GUBBAY, IL, JM MATIVO, Neethling, Ngcobo, Sachs, Toohey
Holding
The DMS system violated the right to privacy and was not in accordance with the Constitution.
Facts
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) proposed to install a DMS system that could access personal information of subscribers of certain networks in the telecommunications industry.
Issues
- Privacy violation
- Public participation requirements
- Fair administrative action
- Consumer rights
- Limitations on rights
Reasoning
The court held that the DMS system violated Article 2(4) and Article 259 of the Constitution, as it was inconsistent with the Constitution and did not fulfill public participation requirements.
Outcome
Judgment in favor of the Kenya Human Rights Commission.
Orders
- Removal of the DMS system
- Costs awarded to the Kenya Human Rights Commission
Remedies
- Removal of the DMS system
- Award of costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Constitution of Kenya, 2010
- Constitution of Kenya (Protection of Rights and Fundamental Freedoms) Practice and Procedure Rules, 2013
Cases cited (6)
- R (Corner House Research) v the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry
- R (ex parte National Federation of Self-Employed and Small Businesses Ltd) v Inland Revenue Commission
- Hotz and Others v University of Cape Town
- Biowatch Trust v Registrar, Genetic Resources
- Sali v National Commissioner of the South African Police Service
- Public Interest Litigation: Use and Abuse
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