Republic v Kenya Wildlife Service & another; Adhan (Suing as the legal representative and administrator of the Estate of the Late Abdulla Adhan Barbar (Ex parte Applicant) (Judicial Review Application E012 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 11107 (KLR) (21 July 2026) (Ruling)
The court found the ex parte application properly before it and allowed it, granting leave to apply for judicial review orders of mandamus and issuing timelines for filing, service, responses, and mention.
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- Citation
- [2026] KEHC 11107 (KLR)
- Parties
- Applicant: Republic; 1st Respondent: Kenya Wildlife Service; 2nd Respondent: The Cabinet Secretary, Ministry Of Tourism And Wildlife; Ex Parte Applicant: Isnino Fatuma Adhan (Suing as the legal representative and administrator of the Estate of the Late Abdulla Adhan Barbar
- Court
- High Court
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Case Number
- Judicial Review Application E012 of 2026
- Procedural Posture
- Judicial Review Application / Leave Application for Judicial Review Orders of Mandamus
- Outcome
- Application allowed
- Judges
- ["A Mshila"]
- Legal Topics
- Leave to Apply for Judicial Review, Mandamus, Wildlife Conservation and Management
- Source Language
- en
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Parties
Republic
Applicant
Kenya Wildlife Service
1st Respondent
The Cabinet Secretary, Ministry Of Tourism And Wildlife
2nd Respondent
Isnino Fatuma Adhan (Suing as the legal representative and administrator of the Estate of the Late Abdulla Adhan Barbar
Ex Parte Applicant
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review Application / Leave Application for Judicial Review Orders of Mandamus
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the ex parte applicant should be granted leave to apply for judicial review orders of mandamus
- 2 What directions should follow if leave is granted
Ratio Decidendi
The court found the ex parte application properly before it and allowed it, granting leave to apply for judicial review orders of mandamus and issuing timelines for filing, service, responses, and mention.
Court Disposition
Application allowed
Orders
- Leave is hereby granted to the Ex-Parte Applicant to apply for Judicial Review Orders of Mandamus.
- The Applicant to file and serve the substantial motion within 21 days.
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Republic v Kenya Wildlife Service & another; Adhan (Suing as the legal representative and administrator of the Estate of the Late Abdulla Adhan Barbar (Ex parte Applicant) (Judicial Review Application E012 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 11107 (KLR) (21 July 2026) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2026] KEHC 11107 (KLR) Republic of Kenya In the High Court at Voi Judicial Review Application E012 of 2026 A Mshila, J July 21, 2026 IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO APPLY FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW (ORDERS OF MANDAMUS) AND IN THE MATTER OF THE CONSTITUTION OF KENYA, 2010 AND IN THE MATTER OF THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT ACT NO. 47 OF 2013 LAWS OF KENYA Between Republic Applicant and Kenya Wildlife Service 1st Respondent The Cabinet Secretary, Ministry Of Tourism And Wildlife 2nd Respondent and Isnino Fatuma Adhan (Suing as the legal representative and administrator of the Estate of the Late Abdulla Adhan Barbar Ex parte Applicant Ruling 1.The application is dated 8th June 2026. The Applicant seeks leave to apply for Judicial Review Orders of Mandamus. 2.The application is made ex-parte and it is hereby allowed as follows:-i.Leave is hereby granted to the Ex-Parte Applicant to apply for Judicial Review Orders of Mandamus.ii.The Applicant to file and serve the substantial motion within 21 days.iii.Responses be filed and served within 21 days of service.iv.Mention on 10th November 2026 for directions.Orders accordingly. DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED VIA TEAMS THIS 21ST DAY OF JULY 2026 IN OPEN COURT AT VOI HIGH COURT.A. MSHILAJUDGEIn the presence of:-Court Assistant: Trizah/MillicentN/A by the Applicant