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Martha Wangari Karua & another v Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission & 3 others [2017] KEHC 2900 (KLR)

[2017] KEHC 2900 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2900
Citation
[2017] KEHC 2900 (KLR)
Decided
23 October 2017
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TypeElection PetitionPostureAppeal from the original trialCoramL. W. GITARI
Holding

The Court ordered the 1st Respondent, the Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission, to provide access to the Election Technology system Network Architecture, Security Policy, and Redundancy Plan for 30 days before the elections.

Facts

The Petitioners, Hon. Martha Wangari Karua and Hon. Joseph Gachoki Gitari, filed an application seeking unfettered access to various systems and devices used in the election process.

Issues

  1. Access to election technology systems and devices
  2. Access to security policies and redundancy plans

Reasoning

The Court found that the Petitioners had a legitimate interest in accessing the systems and devices to ensure the integrity of the election process.

Outcome

The Court granted the application.

Orders

  • Access to Election Technology system Network Architecture
  • Access to IEBC Election Technology system Security Policy
  • Access to IEBC Election Technology System Redundancy Plan
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