High Court has temporarily suspends government directive to have all private gun owners undergo fresh vetting.
Justice John Mativo also suspended the notice pending the hearing and determination of a case filed by the by the National Gun Owners Association (NGAO).
He further temporarily suspended the appointment of new members of the Firearms and Licensing board.
The Association filed application challenging government decision that all gun holders should undergo fresh vetting.
They want the directive issued by Interior CS Fred Matiang’i that revoked their licenses to pave way for fresh vetting suspended until their case is heard and determined.
The exercise is expected to begin on December 17 and will be carried out by the Firearms Licensing Board (FLB), which according to Matiangi seeks to establish, maintain and monitor a centralized electronic register of all private citizens holding firearms.
In the petition filed before the Milimani, the association are also challenging decision that suspended outdoor shooting range license.
NGAO argues that the move by the state to suspend the license for their outdoor shooting range in Gitata Farm at Kirigiti Kiambu even though it is not a licensed firearm dealer is illegal.
