ROBBY MWITI MAINA & ANOTHER V KENYA NATIONAL UNION OF TEACHERS & ANOTHER [2012] KEHC 1454 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1454
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 1454 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 October 2012
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Typeelection disputePostureappeal from a decision to hold fresh electionsCoramOnesmus N. Makau
Holding
The elections held on 13.3.2011 are declared unprocedural, irregular, and null and void.
Facts
The claimants contested the elections of the Tharaka Branch of the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) on the grounds of irregularities and procedural defects.
Issues
- election irregularities
- nullification of elections
- reinstatement of officials
Reasoning
The court found that there were irregularities including undetermined quorum, excess votes, and fraud in the voting exercise.
Outcome
The elections are nullified, and fresh elections are ordered within 90 days. Officials from before the irregular elections are reinstated.
Orders
- nullification of elections
- reinstatement of officials
- fresh elections within 90 days
Remedies
- reinstatement of officials
- nullification of elections
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- KNUT Constitution
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