Gabriel Bukachi Chapia v Orange Democratic Movement & another [2017] KECA 462 (KLR)
- 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
- Whether the appellant's claim was premature
- 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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