Wambora v County Assembly Of Embu & 37 others (Civil Appeal 194 of 2015 & Constitutional Petition 77 & 8 of 2014 (Consolidated)) [2015] KECA 137 (KLR) (11 December 2015) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 137
- Citation
- [2015] KECA 137 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 December 2015
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the High CourtCoramOKWENGU, GBM KARIUKI, MOHAMED JJA
Holding
The Court of Appeal upheld the High Court's decision regarding the impeachment process and the removal of the Governor of Embu.
Facts
On 29th January, 2014, the County Assembly of Embu passed a motion for the removal of the Governor of Embu County, Martin Nyaga Wambora, alleging he had refused and/or neglected to act on the recommendations of the County Assembly, which was considered a gross violation of the Constitution and abuse of office. The motion was forwarded to the Speaker of the Senate.
Issues
- The jurisdiction of the High Court in the impeachment process of the Governor of Embu
- Whether the High Court properly understood and discharged its mandate
- Whether the High Court failed to follow the principle of stare decisis by not applying the decision of the Court of Appeal in Nyeri Civil Appeal No. 21 of 2014
Reasoning
The Court of Appeal evaluated the High Court's interpretation of the Constitution and the County Government Act, finding that the High Court correctly exercised its supervisory and constitutional powers.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- County Government Act
- Constitution of Kenya
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