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Republic v Independent Electrol and Boundaries Commission & 2 others [2013] KEHC 6199 (KLR)

[2013] KEHC 6199 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
6199
Citation
[2013] KEHC 6199 (KLR)
Decided
12 July 2013
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureApplicant vs RespondentCoramD. S. Majanja, W. K. Korir, Mumbi Ngugi
Holding

The Applicant has not established any grounds for the grant of the orders sought and her application is therefore dismissed with no orders as to costs.

Facts

The Applicant, Catherine Kimaren, filed judicial review proceedings against the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) regarding the dismissal of her complaint and the omission of her name from the TNA party's nominee list for Narok County Assembly.

Issues

  1. Preparation and submission of lists to IEBC is a party issue and should be resolved internally.
  2. The Respondent's decision was based on the evidence and facts presented, and no evidence of breach of law or unreasonable action was provided.

Reasoning

The court found that the issue of preparation and submission of lists to IEBC is a party issue and should be resolved internally. The Respondent's decision was based on the evidence and facts presented, and no evidence of breach of law or unreasonable action was provided.

Outcome

Dismissed with no orders as to costs

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Elections Act, 2011
  • Political Parties Act, 2011
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