Silas Owiti Masawa v Anne Mikoyo & 7 other [2016] KEHC 1869 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1869
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 1869 (KLR)
AI Summary
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TypeConstitutional PetitionPostureRespondents filed a Preliminary Objection challenging the jurisdiction of the court.CoramA. C. MRIMA
Holding
The court dismissed the Petition.
Facts
The Petitioner was removed from the Chairmanship and membership of the Awendo Constituency Development Fund Committee, and he sought declarations, injunctions, and costs.
Issues
- Jurisdiction of the court under Article 162 of the Constitution of Kenya.
- Ouster by Section 49 of the Constituencies Development Fund Act 2013.
Reasoning
The court found that the court lacks jurisdiction to entertain the claim due to the provisions of Article 162 of the Constitution of Kenya and Section 49 of the Constituencies Development Fund Act 2013.
Outcome
Dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Constituencies Development Fund Act, 2013
- Constitution of Kenya, 2010
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