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Gabriel Bukachi Chapia v Orange Democratic Movement & another [2017] KECA 462 (KLR)

[2017] KECA 462 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
462
Citation
[2017] KECA 462 (KLR)
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from the High Court's rejection of the appellant's appeal from a decision of the Political Parties Disputes TribunalCoramR. N. NAMBUYE, D. K. MUSINGA, S. GATEMBU KAIRU, FCIArb
Holding

The appeal is dismissed. Each party shall bear their own costs of the appeal.

Facts

The appellant claimed he was the unopposed contender for nomination by the 1st respondent as a candidate for the position of Senator, Nairobi County, but the 1st respondent purported to substitute his nomination and proclaim the 2nd respondent as its nominee.

Issues

  1. Whether the appellant's claim was premature
  2. Whether the High Court erred in dismissing the appeal

Reasoning

The Court found the appellant's claim premature and the High Court did not err in dismissing the appeal.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Each party shall bear their own costs of the appeal
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