Thachuma Bar Owners Self Help Group v Tharaka Nithi County Government & 2 others [2019] KEHC 7701 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7701
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 7701 (KLR)
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TypeConstitutional PetitionPostureRespondents opposed the petitionCoramBosire, Munya Sila, Lenaola
Holding
The court dismissed the petition due to lack of locus standi and the constitutionality of the Act.
Facts
Petitioner Thachuma Bar Owners Self Help Group alleged that the County Government of Tharaka Nithi was violating their constitutional rights by arresting and charging them under the Tharaka Nithi Alcoholic Drinks Control Act 2015.
Issues
- Locus standi of the Petitioner
- Lawfulness of Tharaka Nithi County Alcoholic Drinks Control Act 2015
- Inconsistency of Section 25(2) of the County Government Act No.17 of 2012 with Article 199(1) of the Constitution
- Proper and lawful constitution of the County Liquor Licensing Committee
Reasoning
The court found that the Petitioner did not have locus standi as it failed to clearly describe itself and its interest in the matter. The court also noted that the Act was constitutional and the committee was properly constituted.
Outcome
Dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- County Government Act 2012
- Tharaka Nithi County Alcoholic Drinks Control Act 2015
- Constitution of Kenya 2010
Cases cited (5)
- Afred Njau & 5 Others -vs- City Council of Nairobi
- Mirara & 2 Others -vs- Romano K. Mikigu
- Free Pentecostal Fellowship in Kenya -vs- Kenya Commercial Bank
- Voi Jua Kali Association
- Kipsiwo Community Self Help Group
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