Nahashon Akunga v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & 2 others [2017] KEHC 1710 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1710
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 1710 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 October 2017
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TypeElection PetitionPosturePetitioner's Application for AdjournmentCoramA. K. NDUNG'U
Holding
The Court denied the Petitioner's application for adjournment and adjourned the matter to proceed as scheduled.
Facts
The Petitioner sought an adjournment to call additional witnesses due to one being indisposed and the other being an IEBC official involved in the presidential vote.
Issues
- Petitioner's right to call additional witnesses
- Court's authority to summon witnesses
- Admissibility of the Petitioner's application
Reasoning
The Court found that the Petitioner had not prepared adequately for trial and the adjournment request was an attempt to circumvent the Court's orders.
Outcome
The matter proceeded as scheduled.
Orders
- Denial of Petitioner's application for adjournment
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Elections Act
- Elections (Parliamentary and County Elections) Petitions Rules 2017
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