Alice Wahito Mwangi Ndegwa & 3 others v Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission & another [2013] KECA 56 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 56
- Citation
- [2013] KECA 56 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 December 2013
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court's decisionCoramGATEMBU, KARAN, Majanja, KARANJA, KIAGE
Holding
The appellants were not entitled to be included in the final list of nominees for County Assemblies as special seat members or members of marginalized groups.
Facts
The appellants were among 22 petitioners who unsuccessfully petitioned the High Court to nullify nominations by political parties to various county assemblies after IEBC's Disputes Resolution Committee rejected their complaints.
Issues
- Whether the appellants were entitled to be included in the final list of nominees for County Assemblies as special seat members or members of marginalized groups.
- Whether the High Court's decision dismissing the appellants' petition was in accordance with the Constitution and relevant laws.
Reasoning
The Court considered the historical, social, and political context of the Constitution and the need to protect the interests of special and marginalized groups. The appellants' nominations were not in accordance with the Constitution and relevant laws.
Outcome
The appeal was dismissed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Article 176 of the Constitution
- Article 177 of the Constitution
- Article 90 of the Constitution
Cases cited (2)
- Civil Appeal No. 169 of 2013
- Civil Appeal No. 351 of 2012
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