Peter Kingoina v County Assembly of Nyamira [2017] KECA 694 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 694
- Citation
- [2017] KECA 694 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 February 2017
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from the Judgment and Decree of Employment and Labour Relations Court of Kenya at KisumuCoramW. KARANJA, F. AZANGALALA, S. GATEMBU KAIRU
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The supplementary record of appeal is expunged from the record.
Facts
The appellant, Peter Kingoina, was elected as Speaker of the County Assembly of Nyamira in March 2013. On May 5, 2014, a motion was presented to remove him as Speaker due to misuse of office. The appellant was impeached and removed on May 12, 2014.
Issues
- Due process in the impeachment or removal of the appellant as Speaker
- Provision for a deputy speaker in the County Assembly
Reasoning
The court found that the supplementary record of appeal was irregularly introduced and declined to make reference to it. The court also ruled that the appellant was not denied an opportunity to be heard.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Supplementary record of appeal expunged
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- County Governments Act, Act No. 17 of 2012
- Article 178 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010
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