Expatriates working in Kenya have won a key protection after the High Court removed the powers of the Immigration minister to arbitrarily cancel work permits.
Justice Weldon Korir has in two rulings said that the Department of Immigration cannot revoke work permits and residency without informing the holders why.
“One of the principles of good governance demands that reasons must accompany decisions,” said Mr Justice Korir.
“In a case where a right that was already being enjoyed was being withdrawn, it was imperative that reasons for the action ought to have been given.”
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