Chepkwony v A.G. of The Republic of Kenya (Application 17 of 2018)
Chepkwony v A.G. of The Republic of Kenya (Application 17 of 2018) [2019] EACJ 1 (29 March 2019) (First Instance Division)
The Court found that the Reference raised serious triable issues regarding the legality of the evictions and the alleged violation of the right to education. However, the Applicant failed to demonstrate that the injury suffered by the affected students was irreparable and could not be compensated by damages, especially since the Respondent had taken measures to ensure continuity of education. The balance of convenience was found to favour the Respondent, as normalcy had returned to schooling in the affected areas and the Applicant did not controvert this evidence. The Court therefore declined…
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- Right To Education
- Interim Injunctions
- Evictions
- Children's Rights