The Court has perused the Proposed 2nd Interested Party/Applicant's Notice of Motion Application dated 07/08/2025 which seeks the joinder of the WOODLEY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE CBO as the 2nd Interested Party in these proceedings, and the Court is satisfied that the Applicant has presented compelling grounds for joinder, and the Application is one which is deserving of summary determination in Chambers in favour of the Applicant organization.
The Court also notes that under Rule 7(2) of the Constitution of Kenya (Protection of Rights and Fundamental Freedoms) Practice and Procedure Rules, 2013 the Court has the discretionary power to join any person as an interested party. The Court is equally satisfied that the presence of WOODLEY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE CBO in these proceedings may be necessary in order to enable the court adjudicate upon and determine the dispute pending before the Court.
In light of the foregoing, and pursuant to Rules 5(2)(d)(ii) and 7(2) of the Constitution of Kenya (Protection of Rights and Fundamental Freedoms) Practice and Procedure Rules, 2013; WOODLEY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE CBO is joined as the 2nd Interested Party in these proceedings with immediate effect.
Consequently, the Application dated 07/08/2025 is summarily determined in that regard, with no orders as to costs.
The 2nd Interested Party shall serve its Memorandum of Appearance/Notice of Appointment on all other parties by close of business 08/08/2025.
The previously fixed mention date of 11/08/2025 is maintained.
Dated, Signed, and Delivered Electronically on this 7th Day of August, 2025.
The Court also notes that under Rule 7(2) of the Constitution of Kenya (Protection of Rights and Fundamental Freedoms) Practice and Procedure Rules, 2013 the Court has the discretionary power to join any person as an interested party. The Court is equally satisfied that the presence of WOODLEY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE CBO in these proceedings may be necessary in order to enable the court adjudicate upon and determine the dispute pending before the Court.
In light of the foregoing, and pursuant to Rules 5(2)(d)(ii) and 7(2) of the Constitution of Kenya (Protection of Rights and Fundamental Freedoms) Practice and Procedure Rules, 2013; WOODLEY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE CBO is joined as the 2nd Interested Party in these proceedings with immediate effect.
Consequently, the Application dated 07/08/2025 is summarily determined in that regard, with no orders as to costs.
The 2nd Interested Party shall serve its Memorandum of Appearance/Notice of Appointment on all other parties by close of business 08/08/2025.
The previously fixed mention date of 11/08/2025 is maintained.
Dated, Signed, and Delivered Electronically on this 7th Day of August, 2025.