High Court has ordered the Ministry of Interior and National Coordination to pay a foreigner from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over Ksh1.5 million in compensation and damages after illegal denied entry into Kenya.
The foreigner had argued that her rights had been violated following two denials of entry into Kenya on September 21, 2023, and October 2, 2023, respectively, despite holding valid travel documents, a round-trip ticket, and confirmed accommodation, and relying on the visa waiver agreement, which took effect from September 1, 2023.
In a ruling delivered by Justice Bahati Mwamuye, the government was order to pay the foreigner Ksh1.5 million for breach of the foreigner’s right to fair administrative action and Ksh184,756 in special damages for forfeited accommodation and travel expenditure.
The judge also issued orders prohibiting the government from further violating her rights, including denying entry without proper reasons and engaging in discriminatory practices.
