Mwilu v Prosecutions & 3 others; Kiima (Interested Party); Kenya Chapter (Amicus Curiae) (Petition 295 of 2018) [2019] KEHC 11366 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (31 May 2019) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 11366
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 11366 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 May 2019
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TypePetition for Judicial ReviewPostureRespondents' appeal from a High Court decisionCoramDC, Deputy, IC, Lamer, M., Onguto, The, Warsame
Holding
The arrest and interrogation of the Petitioner were unlawful and in violation of her rights to a fair trial and due process
Facts
Petitioner, Hon. Philomena Mbete Mwilu, was arrested and interrogated by the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) on charges of corruption without prior notice or summons. She was subsequently presented for plea in court but the proceedings were adjourned.
Issues
- Whether the arrest and interrogation of the Petitioner were in accordance with the law and due process
- Whether the arrest and interrogation were politically motivated
Reasoning
The court found that the arrest and interrogation were conducted without proper legal authority and in a manner that was politically motivated, thus violating the Petitioner's rights.
Outcome
Affirmed the decision of the lower court
Orders
- Affirmed the decision of the lower court
- Remanded the case to the DCI for a fresh investigation
Remedies
- Remand of the case to the DCI for a fresh investigation
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Act (Act No. 2 of 2013)
- Magistrates' Courts Act, No. 56 of 2015
- National Police Service Act
- Constitution of Kenya
Cases cited (1)
- Raila Amolo Odinga & Another v The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission and 2 Others, Supreme Court Presidential Petition No. 1 of 2017
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