Dickson Daniel Karaba v John Ngata Karuiki & 2 others [2008] KEHC 2967 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2967
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 2967 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 May 2008
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TypeElection PetitionPostureApplication to strike out petition for non-compliance with service requirementsCoramMARY KASANGO
Holding
The petition is struck out on the ground that it was not served personally on the first respondent within 28 days after the date of publication of the results of the parliamentary election.
Facts
The General Election of 27th December 2007 saw the successful election of the first respondent, JOHN NGATA KARIUKI as the Member of Parliament for Kirinyaga Central Constituency. The petitioner, DICKSON DANIEL KARABA filed a petition against that election.
Issues
- Service of the petition on the first respondent
- Validity of the petition
Reasoning
The court found that the first respondent was not served with the petition and that the petitioner failed to satisfy the burden of proof regarding service.
Outcome
The petition is struck out.
Orders
- Petition struck out
- First respondent costs of the notice of motion and the petition
- Costs of the petition to second and third respondents
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- National Assembly and Presidential Elections Act Cap 7
- National Assembly (Election Petition) Rules
Cases cited (2)
- TETT vs MORAA & 2 OTHERS (NO. 2) HIGH COURT ELECTION PETITION NO. 3 OF 1998
- KIBAKI vs MOI (2000)1 EA Page 115
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