John Ndirangu Kariuki v Commission on Administrative Justice & another [2017] KECA 616 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 616
- Citation
- [2017] KECA 616 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 March 2017
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from the High Court's ruling and order striking out the constitutional petitionCoramMUSINGA, GATEMBU, MURGOR, Mumbi Ngugi
Holding
The constitutional petition is not a contravention of the mandatory provisions and the High Court has jurisdiction to determine the issues.
Facts
The appellant was declared as the duly elected member of the National Assembly for Embakasi Central Constituency, but the 1st respondent challenged his election based on convictions for abuse of office.
Issues
- Whether the constitutional petition contravenes mandatory provisions of the Constitution, Elections Act, 2011, and Elections (Parliamentary and County Elections) Petition Rules 2013.
- Whether the High Court has jurisdiction to determine the issues raised in the petition.
Reasoning
The court held that the constitutional petition does not violate mandatory provisions of the Constitution, Elections Act, and Rules, and that the High Court has jurisdiction to hear the case.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Constitution of Kenya, 2010
- Elections Act, 2011
- Elections (Parliamentary and County Elections) Petition Rules 2013
Cases cited (3)
- Kituo Cha Sheria v John Ndirangu & Another [2013] eKLR
- The Speaker of the National Assembly v The Hon. James Njenga Karume [2008] 1 KLR 425
- Kones v Republic & Another ex parte Kimani Wanyoike & Others, [2008] 3 KLR EP 29
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