Citation:

Petition No.464 of 2013; Githunguri Residents Association v Cabinet Secretary - Ministry of Education, Attorney General & 5 others [2015] eKLR

Link:

https://www.gi-escr.org/s/Caselaw-education-Githunguri-Residents-Association-v-Cabinet-Secretary-Ministry-of-Education-Attorne.pdf

Summary:

This ruling affirms the right to free and compulsory basic education and clarifies that basic education should truly be free and no hidden, illegal costs should be charged in public schools.

Abidjan Principles:

Overarching Principle 2, Guiding Principle 29, Guiding Principle 32, Guiding Principle 34, Guiding Principle 36, Guiding Principle 42

Country:

Kenya

Court:

High Court of Kenya at Nairobi - Constitutional and Human Rights Division