Ezekiel Evans Simiyu Wafula & another v Director of Public Prosecutions & 3others [2020] KEHC 467 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 467
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 467 (KLR)
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TypeConstitutional PetitionPosturePetition for declaration, quashing warrants, and prohibitionCoramHonorable Magistrate, J.T. Ngaruiya, Justice
Holding
The investigation did not violate the Petitioners' constitutional rights, and the prosecution was not an abuse of power or process.
Facts
The Petitioners were investigated and prosecuted for an alleged Advocate/Client relationship with Wanyororo Farmers Company Limited, culminating in their prosecution in Nakuru CRC No. 3254 of 2018. The investigation and prosecution were challenged on constitutional grounds.
Issues
- Whether the investigation violated the Petitioners' constitutional rights.
- Whether an order of certiorari can be issued to quash the prosecution.
- Whether the Petitioners are entitled to an order of prohibition.
Reasoning
The Petitioners' constitutional rights were not violated as the investigation was conducted internally and no criminal complaints were lodged. The prosecution was not an abuse of power or process.
Outcome
The Petition was dismissed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Constitution of Kenya
- Criminal Procedure Act
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