Master Freighters Limited v Kenya Bureau of Standards & another [2019] KEHC 4149 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4149
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 4149 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 September 2019
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TypeConstitutional PetitionPostureAppeal from a preliminary objectionCoramD. O. Ohungo, D.O. Ohungu, F. Gikonyo, G. V. Odunga, J. M. Mativo, Odunga
Holding
The court dismisses the petition in limine and awards costs to the Bureau.
Facts
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kenya Bureau) sent a letter to Master Freighters Limited (Petitioner) regarding a sample of cooking oil that failed to comply with East African Standard Specification for Fortified Edible Oils & Fats. The Petitioner filed a petition seeking declarations and compensation.
Issues
- Petitioner's constitutional rights to equal protection, non-discrimination, and fair hearing were allegedly violated.
- Actions of the Respondents in detaining the cooking oil and failing to process the Petitioner's consignment violated the Petitioner's rights and fundamental freedoms.
Reasoning
The court must respect the law and restrict its jurisdiction to supervisory powers over tribunals. The court must not encourage parties to ignore the Tribunal and rush to court.
Outcome
Petition dismissed in limine
Orders
- Award costs to the Bureau
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Beekey Supplies Limited & another v Attorney General & another [2017] eKLR
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