Attorney General of Kenya v Nyong'o & 10 others (Civil Appeal 1 of 2009) [2010] RC 1 (KLR) (18 August 2010) (Judgment)
- Court
- RC
- Case number
- 1
- Citation
- [2010] RC 1 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 August 2010
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a decision to extend time to file a taxation referenceCoramH. R. Nsekela, P.K. Tunoi, F. R. Kayitesi, L. Nzosaba, J. M. Ogoola
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The costs of the appeal and related proceedings are awarded to the Respondents.
Facts
The Attorney General sought an interpretation and application of the East African Community Treaty regarding the nomination and election of Kenya's representatives to the East African Legislative Assembly. The Court concluded that Kenya's National Assembly did not undertake an election within the meaning of Article 50 of the Treaty and that the Election Rules infringed Article 50.
Issues
- Whether the Attorney General had a right to appeal
- Whether the delay in filing the appeal was justified
Reasoning
The delay in filing the appeal was inordinate and inimical to the Respondents' rights and the exercise of the trial Judge's judicial discretion. The principle of finality in litigation must be respected.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Costs awarded to the Respondents
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