Republic v County Government of Embu Ex parte Timothy Mukundi Gichovi & 6 others [2021] KEHC 3657 (KLR)

Facts

The applicants are business entities operating in Embu, Kenya, specializing in the supply/sale of alcoholic drinks. They have been issued licenses by the respondent, the County Government of Embu, to operate their businesses. However, the applicants have been denied renewal of their licenses and have been subjected to a notice of closure of their liquor businesses.

Issues

1. The applicants' right to a fair hearing and right to administrative action
2. The respondent's issuance of a notice of closure in bad faith, biased, unreasonable, and procedurally flawed
3. The applicants' right to be heard and the respondent's failure to accord them a right to be heard

Reasoning

The court finds that the applicants were operating their businesses illegally and against the provisions of the law. The previous licenses issued for the same premises do not justify the prayers sought in the application.

Outcome

The application is dismissed.

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