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High Court Judge Mumbi Ngugi is integrity itself and she has made a number of impactful rulings that seek to uphold our rights as citizens
She is a far cry from the marauding thugs occupying the Executive and Legislative arms of govt
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A short thread https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2019-12-23-defender-of-citizens-rights-causing-ripples-among-authorities/
She is a far cry from the marauding thugs occupying the Executive and Legislative arms of govt
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A short thread https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2019-12-23-defender-of-citizens-rights-causing-ripples-among-authorities/
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In April 2012, Ngugi sided with two petitioners living with HIV-Aids who challenged sections of the Anti-Counterfeit Act, 2008.
The petitioners argued that Sections 2, 32 and 34 would infringe on their right to access generic drugs because they would limit access to drugs
In April 2012, Ngugi sided with two petitioners living with HIV-Aids who challenged sections of the Anti-Counterfeit Act, 2008.
The petitioners argued that Sections 2, 32 and 34 would infringe on their right to access generic drugs because they would limit access to drugs
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On April 19, 2016 of the same year, Ngugi ruled unconstitutional a controversial section of the Kenya Information and Communications Act, which created the offence of “misuse of a licensed telecommunication device".
On April 19, 2016 of the same year, Ngugi ruled unconstitutional a controversial section of the Kenya Information and Communications Act, which created the offence of “misuse of a licensed telecommunication device".
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On May 26, 2016, Ngugi declared Section 12 of the Births and Deaths Registration Act unconstitutional.
She said every child has a right to have the name of their father on their birth certificate. The father's consent is no longer required.
On May 26, 2016, Ngugi declared Section 12 of the Births and Deaths Registration Act unconstitutional.
She said every child has a right to have the name of their father on their birth certificate. The father's consent is no longer required.
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On July 24, 2019, she struck a blow against corruption by ruling that governors charged with graft must stay away from their offices.
On December 20, 2019, the Court of Appeal upheld Ngugi's judgement. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001353915/court-of-appeal-upholds-ruling-barring-waititu-sonko-from-office
On July 24, 2019, she struck a blow against corruption by ruling that governors charged with graft must stay away from their offices.
On December 20, 2019, the Court of Appeal upheld Ngugi's judgement. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001353915/court-of-appeal-upholds-ruling-barring-waititu-sonko-from-office
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She was part of the bench that ruled against MPs setting their pay
Judges Isaac Lenaola, Mumbi Ngugi and Weldon Korir ruled that the National Assembly exceeded its powers when it quashed gazette notices issued by the SRC to set their salaries. https://www.nation.co.ke/kenya/news/politics/mps-barred-from-raising-their-pay-946390
She was part of the bench that ruled against MPs setting their pay
Judges Isaac Lenaola, Mumbi Ngugi and Weldon Korir ruled that the National Assembly exceeded its powers when it quashed gazette notices issued by the SRC to set their salaries. https://www.nation.co.ke/kenya/news/politics/mps-barred-from-raising-their-pay-946390
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In 2016, she was part of the 5-man bench that ruled that the President cannot handpick the Chief Justice (CJ), who is the head of the Judiciary, saying it remains the work of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/President-has-no-mandate-to-handpick-Chief-Justice--court-rules/-/539546/3219744/-/ueaoxv/-/index.html
In 2016, she was part of the 5-man bench that ruled that the President cannot handpick the Chief Justice (CJ), who is the head of the Judiciary, saying it remains the work of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/President-has-no-mandate-to-handpick-Chief-Justice--court-rules/-/539546/3219744/-/ueaoxv/-/index.html
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In 2015, she ruled against Shezad Tejani's bid to be struck off the Interpol list
"Justice Mumbi Ngugi on Monday ruled that ordering Interpol to retract Shezad Tejani’s red alert on their website would be interfering with the criminal justice system." https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/corporate/Shezad-Tejani-Interpol-wanted-list/539550-2594994-6uicxuz/index.html
In 2015, she ruled against Shezad Tejani's bid to be struck off the Interpol list
"Justice Mumbi Ngugi on Monday ruled that ordering Interpol to retract Shezad Tejani’s red alert on their website would be interfering with the criminal justice system." https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/corporate/Shezad-Tejani-Interpol-wanted-list/539550-2594994-6uicxuz/index.html
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In April 2020, Justice Ngugi ruled against cucumber farmer Lilian Omollo
In a judgement, Justice Mumbi Ngugi ruled that the former PS has failed to explain the source of the funds, hence it can only be deduced that they are proceeds of crime. https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/economy/State-seizes-Sh30m-from-ex-PS-Omollo/3946234-5525170-d6rigmz/index.html
In April 2020, Justice Ngugi ruled against cucumber farmer Lilian Omollo
In a judgement, Justice Mumbi Ngugi ruled that the former PS has failed to explain the source of the funds, hence it can only be deduced that they are proceeds of crime. https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/economy/State-seizes-Sh30m-from-ex-PS-Omollo/3946234-5525170-d6rigmz/index.html
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Justice Ngugi's July 2019 ruling has haunted politicians for over a year now
"Justice Mumbi Ngugi last week delivered a ruling that State officials charged with economic crimes vacate office until their cases are heard and determined. " https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/analysis/editorials/Respect-court-ruling/4259378-5215130-eft61uz/index.html
Justice Ngugi's July 2019 ruling has haunted politicians for over a year now
"Justice Mumbi Ngugi last week delivered a ruling that State officials charged with economic crimes vacate office until their cases are heard and determined. " https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/analysis/editorials/Respect-court-ruling/4259378-5215130-eft61uz/index.html
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Then there's the angst she's caused in people caught with their hands in the cookie jar
"In an appeal, Mr Kidero said Justice Mumbi Ngugi demonstrated bias by saying that he was guilty of being in possession of corruptly acquired public assets." https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/news/Kidero-says-judge-biased-after-raid-on-premises/539546-5581726-wd9spiz/index.html
Then there's the angst she's caused in people caught with their hands in the cookie jar
"In an appeal, Mr Kidero said Justice Mumbi Ngugi demonstrated bias by saying that he was guilty of being in possession of corruptly acquired public assets." https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/news/Kidero-says-judge-biased-after-raid-on-premises/539546-5581726-wd9spiz/index.html
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July 2020 and yet another NYS ruling
"High Court judge Mumbi Ngugi in a Thursday ruling also ordered Mr Mwadime and other accused persons in the case filed by the Asset Recovery Authority (ARA) to surrender four high-end vehicles to the State." https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/economy/Former-NYS-chief-loses-house-prados/3946234-5598316-15h8er9/index.html
July 2020 and yet another NYS ruling
"High Court judge Mumbi Ngugi in a Thursday ruling also ordered Mr Mwadime and other accused persons in the case filed by the Asset Recovery Authority (ARA) to surrender four high-end vehicles to the State." https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/economy/Former-NYS-chief-loses-house-prados/3946234-5598316-15h8er9/index.html
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Also in July 2020, the dancing bear of city hall tasted Justice Ngugi's flavour of justice.
A businessman accused of being a conduit to siphon money from City Hall by Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has lost an application to unfreeze his bank accounts. https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/economy/City-Hall-cash-theft-suspect-loses-bid-to-access-bank/3946234-5593326-5hxu8yz/index.html
Also in July 2020, the dancing bear of city hall tasted Justice Ngugi's flavour of justice.
A businessman accused of being a conduit to siphon money from City Hall by Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has lost an application to unfreeze his bank accounts. https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/economy/City-Hall-cash-theft-suspect-loses-bid-to-access-bank/3946234-5593326-5hxu8yz/index.html
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The Ngiritas are the latest to feel Justice Ngugi's unwavering application of justice
They were ordered to forfeit millions in assets On August 26, 2020. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/the-standard-insider/article/2001384096/ngiritas-ordered-to-forfeit-sh400m-property-to-state
The Ngiritas are the latest to feel Justice Ngugi's unwavering application of justice
They were ordered to forfeit millions in assets On August 26, 2020. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/the-standard-insider/article/2001384096/ngiritas-ordered-to-forfeit-sh400m-property-to-state
