Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission &another; v David Ouma Ochieng & another [2018] KECA 494 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 494
- Citation
- [2018] KECA 494 (KLR)
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TypeElection PetitionPostureAppeal from the High Court of Kenya at SiayaCoramE. M. Githinji, Hannah Okwengu, J. Mohammed
Holding
The notice of appeal was struck out due to the absence of the appellants, and the costs were awarded to the second respondent.
Facts
The case involves an election petition regarding the election of a returning officer in Ugenya Constituency, and the appellants are the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission and the returning officer, Isaiah Nabwayo. The first respondent is David Ouma Ochieng, and the second respondent is Christopher Odhiambo Karani.
Issues
- Whether the notice of appeal should be struck out due to the absence of the appellants.
- Whether the costs should be awarded to the second respondent.
Reasoning
The court found that the appellants were absent and did not respond to the notice to show cause, leading to the striking out of the notice of appeal.
Outcome
The notice of appeal was struck out.
Orders
- The notice of appeal was struck out.
- The costs were awarded to the second respondent.
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