Joseph Njuguna & 28 others v. George Gitau T/A Emmaus School & Another

Citation:

Petition No. 391 of 2015; Joseph Njuguna & 28 others v George Gitau T/A Emmaus School & another [2016] eKLR

Link:

https://www.gi-escr.org/s/Caselaw-education-Joseph-Njuguna-28-others-v-George-Gitau-TA-Emmaus-School-Another.pdf

Summary:

This case reiterates principles of international human rights law which recognize states as the sole duty bearers in the realisation of the right to education. The obligation on private actors in education is to meet the standards set by the state to provide quality education.

Abidjan Principles:

Overarching Principle 3, Guiding Principle 11, Guiding Principle 47

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Country:

Kenya

Court:

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

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