Law Society of Kenya v Attorney General & 4 others (Petition E307 of 2024) [2024] KEHC 7702 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (27 June 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7702
- Citation
- [2024] KEHC 7702 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 June 2024
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TypePetitionPostureRespondents' appeal from a conservatory orderCoramLN MUGAMBI
Holding
The deployment of the military to support the National Police was necessary and in conformity with the Constitution.
Facts
The petitioner sought a conservatory order to suspend the deployment of the military to support the National Police, claiming the deployment was unconstitutional.
Issues
- constitutionality of military deployment
- procedural requirements for deployment
- meaning of 'emergency situations and disasters'
Reasoning
The Constitution allows for the deployment of the military in emergency situations or disasters, but requires prescribed procedures.
Outcome
Affirmed the conservatory order
Orders
- Interim conservatory order suspending deployment of military
- Interim conservatory order restraining respondents from deploying military
Remedies
- Suspend deployment of military
- Restrain respondents from deploying military
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Constitution of Kenya, 2010
- Kenya Defence Forces Act (cap 199)
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