[2024] KEHC 15645 (KLR)

[2024] KEHC 15645 (KLR)

The High Court determined that it does not have jurisdiction to hear divorce appeals originating from the Kadhi's Court. As jurisdiction is a threshold issue, the court must decline to proceed where it is not vested with the requisite authority. Accordingly, the appeal was struck out for want of jurisdiction, and...

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Citation
[2024] KEHC 15645 (KLR)
Parties
Appellant: MA; Respondent: AFA
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Kibera
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Case Number
Family Appeal E001 of 2024
Procedural Posture
Family Appeal / Ruling on Jurisdiction
Outcome
appeal struck out for want of jurisdiction
Judges
DR Kavedza
Legal Topics
Divorce Appeals, Kadhis Court Jurisdiction
Source Language
en
Family and Children Divorce Appeals Kadhis Court Jurisdiction

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Parties

MA

Appellant

AFA

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family Appeal / Ruling on Jurisdiction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the High Court has jurisdiction to hear divorce appeals from the Kadhi's Court.

Ratio Decidendi

The High Court determined that it does not have jurisdiction to hear divorce appeals originating from the Kadhi's Court. As jurisdiction is a threshold issue, the court must decline to proceed where it is not vested with the requisite authority. Accordingly, the appeal was struck out for want of jurisdiction, and the appellant was advised to seek recourse in the appropriate forum.

Court Disposition

appeal struck out for want of jurisdiction

Orders

  • The appeal is struck out for want of jurisdiction.
  • The applicant is at liberty to file their application at the appropriate court.