Johnson Cheprot Takur Suing on Behalf of the Ogiek/Ndorobo Council of Elders v County Government of Bungoma & 3 others [2021] KEHC 4424 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4424
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 4424 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 July 2021
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TypeConstitutional PetitionPostureRespondents challenged jurisdiction and discrimination in appointments.CoramOthers Nairobi
Holding
The court finds the petition properly instituted and the claim based on a constitutional matter under Article 27 of the Constitution.
Facts
The petitioner, Johnson Cheprot Takur, on behalf of the Ogiek Community, sought a declaration that nominees for Chief Officers, Advisors, Public Service Board, and Municipal Boards positions were unconstitutional due to lack of Ogiek representation and non-compliance with gender and disability considerations.
Issues
- Whether the court has jurisdiction to determine the matter.
- Whether the respondents discriminated against the petitioners in their appointment of officers within the County Government of Bungoma.
Reasoning
The court upholds the petitioners' claim as a constitutional matter under Article 27, which guarantees equality and protection from discrimination.
Outcome
The court upholds the petitioners' claim and finds the respondents discriminated against them.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- County Governments Act
- Constitution of Kenya 2010
Cases cited (2)
- Phoenix of E.A. Assurance Company Limited v S. M. Thiga t/a Newspaper Service (2019) eKLR
- Owners of the Motor Vessel “Lillian S” v Caltex Oil (Kenya) Ltd. (1989) KLR 1
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