Republic v JKUAT University Council & 2 others Ex Parte Lolem Reuben & 3 others [2020] KEHC 3413 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3413
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 3413 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 August 2020
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureApplication for Leave to Apply for Certiorari and ProhibitionCoramEDWARD M. MURIITHI
Holding
The court grants leave to apply for an order of certiorari to quash the closure notices and an order of prohibition against closing the campus.
Facts
The applicants seek to challenge the closure of JKUAT Eldoret Campus issued on 29.07.2020 and 30.07.2020, and request a stay of the closure pending the judicial review proceedings.
Issues
- Closure of JKUAT Eldoret Campus
- Stay of Closure Pending Judicial Review
Reasoning
The court grants leave to apply for judicial review proceedings due to the urgency and public importance of the matter.
Outcome
Leave granted
Orders
- Order for stay of closure pending judicial review
- Notice of Motion for Judicial Review to be filed and served within 7 days
- Notice of Motion to be served on the Commission of University Education
Remedies
- Quash closure notices
- Prohibit closure of campus
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- Law Reform Act, Cap. 26
- Civil Procedure Rules, 2010
- Fair Administrative Action Act, 2015
- Constitution of Kenya 2010
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