All templatesREPUBLIC OF KENYA
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT GARISSA
PETITION NO. ________ OF 20____
IN THE MATTER OF ARTICLE 22(1) OF THE CONSTITUTION OF KENYA
AND
IN THE MATTER OF ALLEGED CONTRAVENTION OF RIGHTS OR FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS UNDER ARTICLE 12, ARTICLE 27, ARTICLE 47 AND ARTICLE 48 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF KENYA
BETWEEN
HALIMA ABDI HUSSEIN…………………………………………………………………………….PETITIONER
-VERSUS-
THE CABINET SECRETARY FOR INTERIOR AND NATIONAL ADMINISTRATION…………………………………………………………………………….1ST RESPONDENT
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL…………………………………………………………………………….2ND RESPONDENT
PETITION
TO: The High Court of Kenya
The Petition of HALIMA ABDI HUSSEIN of [Petitioner postal address] in the Republic of Kenya is as follows:
1. The Petitioner is Halima Abdi Hussein.
2. The 1st Respondent is The Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration.
3. The 2nd Respondent is The Attorney General.
4. The Petitioner is a Kenyan citizen born in Garissa.
5. On 10 January 2025, the Petitioner applied for a national identity card.
6. The Petitioner's application has been held for 'vetting' for 20 months without a decision or reasons.
7. The holding of the Petitioner's application for 'vetting' for 20 months without a decision or reasons has prevented the Petitioner from registering to vote.
8. The holding of the Petitioner's application for 'vetting' for 20 months without a decision or reasons has prevented the Petitioner from opening a bank account.
9. The holding of the Petitioner's application for 'vetting' for 20 months without a decision or reasons has prevented the Petitioner from sitting university entrance examinations.
Constitutional & Administrative
Constitutional Petition template (Kenya)
What it is for
Enforcement of fundamental rights & freedoms under Article 22 & 258 Constitution of Kenya.
The Kenyan law it follows
- Constitution of Kenya, 2010 — Article 22 (enforcement of the Bill of Rights), Article 23 (authority of courts and the reliefs they may grant), Article 165 (the High Court)
- Constitution of Kenya (Protection of Rights and Fundamental Freedoms) Practice and Procedure Rules, 2013 (L.N. 117 of 2013) — rule 4 (who may petition), rule 10 and Form A (the petition and what it must disclose), rule 11 (supporting affidavit and annexed documents), rule 14 (service within 15 days), rule 15 (reply by the Attorney-General or a State organ within 14 days)
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