Njenga v Inspector General of Police & 3 others; Kimani (Interested Party) (Petition 441 of 2019) [2023] KEHC 487 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (27 January 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 487
- Citation
- [2023] KEHC 487 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 January 2023
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TypePetition for Redress of a Denial, Violation or Infringement of a RightPostureOriginal TrialCoramMajanja, Nyarangi, Odero, Odunga, THANDE, Warsame
Holding
This Court has the requisite jurisdiction to hear and determine the matter.
Facts
The Petitioner, Martin Munene Njenga, owns and operates a land development company, Munene Njenga Development Company Limited. The company launched a real estate project called The Gold Apartments in Suna Estate, which faced delays due to economic conditions. The Interested Party, Angela Nyakio Kimani, demanded a refund of her money, leading to a dispute.
Issues
- Whether this Court has jurisdiction.
- Whether the Respondents acted in excess of and in abuse of their powers and violated the rights of the Petitioner.
Reasoning
The Court holds that the existence of a criminal case against the Petitioner does not strip the Court of jurisdiction. The Court must not interfere with the mandate of the trial court.
Outcome
The Court finds that the Petitioner is entitled to the orders sought.
Orders
- An order restraining the respondents from arresting, charging, detaining, or in any way interfering, or harassing the petitioner and his Real Estate and Construction businesses.
Remedies
- Damages
- Costs to the petitioner
Authorities cited
Legislation (5)
- Article 23(1) of the Constitution
- Article 165(3)(a) of the Constitution
- Article 165(3)(b) of the Constitution
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Evidence Act
Cases cited (3)
- Owners of the Motor Vessel “Lillian S’ v. Caltex Oil (Kenya) Ltd
- Samuel Kamau Macharia and Another v. Kenya Commercial Bank Limited & 2 others
- Uwe Meixner & Another v Attorney General
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