Republic v Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife; Adika (Suing as the Administrator and Legal Representative of the Estate of Michael Otieno Orima) (Ex parte Applicant) (Judicial Review E004 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 5191 (KLR) (15 April 2026) (Judgment)

Republic v Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife; Adika (Suing as the Administrator and Legal Representative of the Estate of Michael Otieno Orima) (Ex parte Applicant) (Judicial Review E004 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 5191 (KLR) (15 April 2026) (Judgment)

Applicant satisfied all statutory requirements for compensation under the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act. The respondent failed to pay despite approval and no justification was offered. Mandamus is the only available remedy to compel payment by the Government.

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Citation
[2026] KEHC 5191 (KLR)
Parties
Applicant: Monica Achieng Adika (Suing as the administrator and legal representative of the Estate of Michael Otieno Orima); Respondent: Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Case Number
Judicial Review E004 of 2026
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review / Final Judgment
Outcome
application allowed
Legal Topics
Mandamus, Government Liability, Wildlife Compensation
Source Language
en
Public Law Administrative Law Mandamus Government Liability Wildlife Compensation

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Parties

Monica Achieng Adika (Suing as the administrator and legal representative of the Estate of Michael Otieno Orima)

Applicant

Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether sufficient cause has been shown for issuance of an order of mandamus to compel payment of compensation for death caused by wildlife

Ratio Decidendi

Applicant satisfied all statutory requirements for compensation under the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act. The respondent failed to pay despite approval and no justification was offered. Mandamus is the only available remedy to compel payment by the Government.

Court Disposition

application allowed

Orders

  • Order of Mandamus issued compelling respondent to pay Kshs. 5,000,000 to applicant on behalf of the estate of Michael Otieno Orima.
  • Respondent to pay costs of the application to the applicant.