Mzee Kenyatta’s Portrait In New Currency Is Part Of KICC – High Court

Judges Kimondo Kanyi and Arsenath Ongeri ruled that although the image as appearing in the notes is bigger than KICC, the portrait is part of KICC.

Regarding the images on the back of some notes, the Judges said they are unidentifiable individuals and therefore do not offend the constitution.

The Judges have further ruled that CBK reasonably involved the public in the process and the four months period notice was reasonable. The court has dismissed a case by activist Okiya Omtatah and MP Simon Mbugua, challenging the new currency notes.

Judges Kanyi Kimondo and Arsenath Ongeri said the petition lacks merit. But Justice Anthony Mrima wrote a dissenting opinion.