Julius Masiva Ombuga v Raila Amolo Odinga & 6 others [2016] KEHC 2238 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2238
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 2238 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 October 2016
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TypePetition for nullification of presidential nominationsPosturePetition struck outCoramC.W. Githua
Holding
The court lacks jurisdiction to hear the petition and therefore strikes it out with no orders as to costs.
Facts
The petitioner, Julius Masiva Ombuga, sought to nullify the nominations of the 1st and 2nd Respondents (Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga and His Excellency the President of the Republic of Kenya) as presidential candidates in the 2013 General Elections.
Issues
- Court's jurisdiction to hear the petition
- Time-barred petition
- Defective service of the petition
- Lack of deposit of security for costs
Reasoning
The court's jurisdiction is limited to disputes arising after the election, and the nomination process is considered part of the election conduct. The Supreme Court has exclusive jurisdiction over presidential election disputes, including those arising during the nomination process.
Outcome
Petition struck out
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Political Parties Act
- Elections Act, 2011
- Supreme Court (Presidential Election Petition) Rules of 2013
Cases cited (2)
- The Owners of Motor Vessel 'Lillian S' V Caltex Oil Kenya Ltd (1989) KLR 1
- The principle of Gender Representation in the National Assembly and the Senate Advisory Opinion Application No. 2 of 2012 (2012) eKLR
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