Kenyan case law

Kiema v CM, Milimani Commercial Court & another; Wambua & another (Interested Parties) (Petition 293 of 2019) [2024] KEHC 10400 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (26 August 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The court should allow the petitioner's application for reinstatement of the petition and set aside the dismissal of the suit for want of prosecution.

Livondo v Attorney General (Petition 31 of 2020) [2024] KEHC 10397 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (26 August 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The Court lacks jurisdiction to entertain the petition due to the doctrine of ripeness.

Watamu Tourism Organization (WTO) (Suing through selected officials; Royjan Taylor, Robert Mwachengo & Emilie Van Aardt) & 37 others v Kenya Wildlife Service & 2 others; County Government of Mombasa & another (Interested Parties) (Constitutional Petition E007 of 2023) [2024] KEHC 10405 (KLR) (23 August 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The impugned regulations are invalid due to lack of effective public participation and public consultation.

Kimani & 3 others (On behalf of Corner Neighborhood Residents Association) v Attorney General & 4 others (Constitutional Petition E004 of 2024) [2024] KEHC 10423 (KLR) (23 August 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The petition against the 2nd and 3rd respondents is struck out with costs

Mwani v Attorney General & another (Constitutional Petition E014 of 2022) [2024] KEHC 10660 (KLR) (16 August 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The Petition is dismissed as it lacks merit due to insufficient evidence and failure to disclose justifiable cause.

Samaan Investments Limited & 3 others v National Project Coordinator, National Project Implementation Unit Kenya Development Response to Displacement Impacts Project (KDRDIP) & 13 others (Constitutional Petition E013 of 2024) [2024] KEHC 10155 (KLR) (15 August 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The court held that the respondents' actions were not in accordance with the Constitution and relevant laws and regulations.

Usikimye CBO & 4 others v Chebochok & 4 others; Law Society of Kenya & 9 others (Interested Parties) (Constitutional Petition E006 of 2024) [2024] KEHC 10121 (KLR) (15 August 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The petitioners' application is found to be meritorious and granted, with a conservatory order staying the conrmation and/or appointment of the 1st Respondent as the Director of Tegat/Toror Tea Factory.

Ogada & 3 others v Mulwa & 3 others (Constitutional Petition E010 of 2023) [2024] KEHC 10170 (KLR) (15 August 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The further affidavit is struck out as it was filed without leave of court. The court does not allow cross-examination of the deponent's affidavit unless there are special circumstances.

Pimp My Ride (Buruburu) & another v Directorate of Criminal Investigations & 3 others (Constitutional Petition E032 of 2023) [2024] KEHC 10180 (KLR) (13 August 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The Notice of Motion application dated 20th June, 2023 lacks merit and is hereby dismissed with costs to the Respondents.

Haki na Sheria Initiative v Attorney General & 4 others (Petition 196 of 2023) [2024] KEHC 10021 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (12 August 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The Court will not allow the application to review and set aside the conservatory order.

Njenga & another v Kenya National Highways Authority; Mwirigi (In charge, KENHA Webuye Weighbridge) & another (Contemnor) (Constitutional Petition E013 of 2024) [2024] KEHC 9995 (KLR) (12 August 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The applications for contempt are allowed, and the Respondent’s Notice of Motion dated 26th June 2024 is dismissed.

FW (Suing on behalf of AWW, a minor) v Board of Directors of St Hannah's Girls School & another (Petition E214 of 2023) [2024] KEHC 10048 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (12 August 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The court found that the respondents' actions did not violate the petitioner's rights under the Constitution.

Ndegwa v Attorney General & another (Petition 121 of 2019) [2024] KEHC 9991 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (12 August 2024) (Judgment)

✦ Section 8(4) is unconstitutional as it imposes an unreasonable and unjustifiable limitation on the right to dual citizenship and freedom of movement.

Nyagah & another v Egerton University & 3 others (Petition E072 of 2023) [2024] KEHC 10024 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (12 August 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The court held that the petitioners have the right to institute a class action suit on behalf of the other 55 students and that the respondents violated the petitioners' rights under Articles 21, 27, 28, 43 and 46 of the Constitution.

Onunga v Inspector General National Police Service & another; Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) & another (Interested Parties) (Constitutional Petition E002 of 2023) [2024] KEHC 9836 (KLR) (8 August 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The court found that the petitioner's constitutional rights were violated and ordered declarations and compensation.

Patel & 2 others (Suing as Officials as Kenya Sugar Manufacturers Association) v Agricultural and Food Authority & another; Seal Sugar Mills Limited & 4 others (Interested Parties) (Constitutional Petition E001 of 2024) [2024] KEHC 10136 (KLR) (8 August 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The court has jurisdiction to hear and determine the petitioners' claims.

Ndubai v Attorney General & another (Petition E372 of 2024) [2024] KEHC 9785 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (2 August 2024) (Ruling)

✦ Application dismissed

Katiba Institute (On its Own Behalf and on Behalf of all Individuals Arrested, Charged or Convicted of Robbery with Violence or Attempted Robbery With Violence Since 15th March, 2018) v Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions & 5 others; National Commission on Human Rights & 6 others (Interested Parties) (Petition E036 of 2024) [2024] KEHC 9417 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (2 August 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The petition does not meet the legal threshold for certiorari.

Tum v Bor & 7 others; County Assembly of Kericho & 3 others (Interested Parties) (Constitutional Petition 14 of 2023) [2024] KEHC 9293 (KLR) (1 August 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The petition is stayed to await the determination of a similar case in the Employment and Labour Relations Court.

Loontubu & another v County Land Registrar Narok & another; Lilau (Sued as the Legal Representative of the Estate of The Late Riro Enole Lilau) (Interested Party) (Constitutional Petition E006 of 2022) [2024] KEELC 5587 (KLR) (1 August 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The petitioners' amended petition is dismissed, and each party is to bear their own costs.

Dominic & 3 others v County Government of Narok & 4 others (Environment and Land Constitutional Petition E004 of 2023) [2024] KEELC 5677 (KLR) (1 August 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The amended petition is dismissed. Each party to bear to its own costs.

Legal Advice Centre t/a Kituo Cha Sheria & 84 others v Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Education & 7 others (Petition 104 of 2019 & 353 of 2022 & 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214 & 215 of 2021 (Consolidated)) [2024] KEHC 17253 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (31 July 2024) (Judgment)

✦ A declaration is issued that the State violated Article 241 of the Constitution, and an order is issued for compensation as provided in Article 23(3)(e) of the Constitution.

Mwangome & 5 others v Njuga & 14 others (Constitutional Petition 9 of 2014) [2024] KEHC 17248 (KLR) (31 July 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The application is struck out with costs to the respondents only.

Mwangome & 5 others v Njuga & 14 others (Constitutional Petition 9 of 2014) [2024] KEELC 5864 (KLR) (31 July 2024) (Ruling)

Gikenyi B & 6 others v Attorney General (On behalf of Presidency) & 2 others; Muturi & 4 others (Interested Parties) (Petition E336 of 2024) [2024] KEHC 9888 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (31 July 2024) (Ruling)

✦ Application dismissed