JUDGMENT OF THE COURT
This is one of those matters that came about as a result of the 2007 post election violence in Kenya where many lives were lost and properties destroyed.
Following that crisis, many individuals whose properties were destroyed have brought claims for compensation, especially against the Government. Instance of such claims include Ukwala Supermarket (Kisumu) Limited v. Kenindia Assurance Company Limited [2017] eKLR, Florence Amunga Omukanda and another v. Attorney General and 2 others [2016] eKLR, Intraspeed Logistics Ltd and 15 Others v. Commission of Police and Ano. (2018) eKLR and recently Agricultural Development Corporation v. Harjit Pandhal Singh and Another (2019) eKLR delivered at Eldoret on 25th July, 2019.
In the instant case, the three appellants, who were residents of Eldoret separately petitioned the High Court for general and special damages for losses arising from violations to their constitutional rights and fundamental freedoms during the 2007 politic…