Mwau v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & another (Petition 26 of 2013) [2013] KEHC 6762 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (1 November 2013) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6762
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 6762 (KLR)
- Decided
- 1 November 2013
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TypePetitionPostureRespondent's AppealCoramMumbi Ngugi, Khanna, Majanja, Mumbi
Holding
The court found Section 24(1) of the Elections Act unconstitutional for being in violation of Article 27 and 38 of the Constitution.
Facts
Petitioner John Harun Mwau, a former Member of Parliament, filed a petition alleging that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) violated his fundamental rights and freedoms by setting nomination requirements for independent candidates.
Issues
- Whether Section 24(1) of the Elections Act is unconstitutional for being in violation of Article 27 and 38 of the Constitution.
- What are the educational qualifications for nomination as Member Parliament.
- Whether section 10 and 11 of the Political Parties Act on mergers and coalition are unconstitutional.
Reasoning
The court held that the principle of equality is well entrenched in the Constitution and that Section 24(1) of the Elections Act limits and inhibits the enjoyment of the rights under Articles 27 and 38.
Outcome
The court found Section 24(1) of the Elections Act unconstitutional.
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Elections Act
- Political Parties Act
- Constitution of Kenya 2010
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