Govt to Pay Foreigner Millions for Blocking Their Entry to Kenya
The foreigner accused the government of unlawful and inhumane treatment at an international airport...
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The High Court has ordered the Ministry of Interior and National Coordination to pay a Democratic Republic of Congo national over Ksh1.5 million in compensation for unlawfully denying her entry into Kenya, despite holding valid travel documents under a new visa waiver agreement.
- A DRC foreigner was denied entry into Kenya twice on September 21, 2023, and October 2, 2023, despite the visa waiver effective September 1, 2023.
- Justice Bahati Mwamuye ordered the government to pay Kshs. 1.5 million for unfair discrimination and breach of rights, plus Kshs 184,756 for special damages.
- The court found the Ministry of Interior failed to provide sufficient reasons for denying entry, violating the foreigner’s right to fair administrative action.
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