Lenny Maxwell Kivuti v Independent Electoral And Boundaries Commission (IEBC) & 3 others [2017] KEHC 2890 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2890
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 2890 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 October 2017
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TypeElection PetitionPostureRespondents' motion for directionsCoramW. MUSYOKA
Holding
Varying the consent orders to allow retrieval of KIEMS Kits and sealing of ballot boxes, with specific timelines and conditions
Facts
The petitioner challenged the validity of the Embu County Governor election, 2017. The court ordered the release of KIEMS Kits for gubernatorial elections and storage of data from the kits.
Issues
- Interpretation of consent orders
- Availability of space for storage
Reasoning
The court found that the consent orders were ambiguous and that the petitioner was shifting goals. The court allowed retrieval of KIEMS Kits and sealing of ballot boxes under specific conditions.
Outcome
Varying the consent orders
Orders
- Premises opened for retrieval of KIEMS Kits
- Sealing of ballot boxes by 3rd and 4th respondents
- Reports to be prepared by parties
- Police officer to provide security
- 1st respondent to take custody of all materials
Remedies
- Varying consent orders to facilitate retrieval and sealing of materials
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