Deported Kenyan slaps gov�t with P18M lawsuit

Department of Immigration headquarters PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Department of Immigration headquarters PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

The Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender has rubbished claims by a Kenyan man that he is suing the ministry for unlawful incarceration. The Ministry, which has since repatriated the man Paul Mutua, claims ignorance of the lawsuit.

But the Kenyan’s attorney Wada Nfila says they have served the ministry with court papers.

Mutua is demanding P18 million for unlawful detention, as he was allegedly detained and never tried until he approached the High Court. He said he was only released earlier in April.

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These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...

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