Martha Wangari Karua & another v Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission & 3 others [2018] KEHC 7606 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7606
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 7606 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 April 2018
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TypeElection PetitionPostureAppeal from a Court of Appeal RulingCoramAs Cory, Gitari, Lakha, McLachlinJ, Mwakasendo, Nyarangi
Holding
The High Court lacks jurisdiction to hear the election petition as it was not filed within the six-month timeline provided by the Constitution and the Elections Act.
Facts
The petitioners filed an election petition against the respondent authorities, alleging irregularities in the election of a County Governor. The petition was lodged on September 5, 2017, and the respondents raised jurisdictional objections.
Issues
- Jurisdiction of the High Court to hear the election petition within six months
- Whether the Court of Appeal had jurisdiction to remit the case to the High Court
Reasoning
The Court determined that the petition was filed beyond the six-month timeline set by Article 105(1) of the Constitution and Section 75 of the Elections Act, rendering the High Court's jurisdiction invalid.
Outcome
The High Court dismissed the petition due to lack of jurisdiction.
Orders
- The petition was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Article 87 of the Constitution
- Article 105 of the Constitution
- Elections Act Chapter 7 of the Laws of Kenya
Cases cited (2)
- Evans Kidero & 4 Others v Ferdinard Ndungu Waititu and Lemanken Aramat -V- Harun Maitamei Lempaka & 2 Others
- Lemanken Aramat -V- Harun Maitamei Lempaka & 2 Others
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