John Major Mukenya v Clerk-County Assembly of Bungoma & 2 others; Florence Fulano Wekesa & 4 others (Interested Parties) [2020] KEHC 4960 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4960
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 4960 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 June 2020
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TypePetitionPostureAppeal from the original trialCoramS N RIECHI
Holding
Conservatory orders are issued to prevent the implementation of the new leadership and maintain the status quo.
Facts
The petition challenges the appointment of new leaders of the County Assembly of Bungoma, including the Majority Leader, Deputy Majority Leader, and Deputy Majority Chief Whip.
Issues
- Validity of the appointment process
- Status quo of leadership before the appointment
Reasoning
The court finds that the petition satisfies the condition for the grant of orders and that the legality of the appointment process is being challenged.
Outcome
The petition is granted and conservatory orders are issued.
Orders
- Refraining from effecting the resolution and communication of the special sitting of 14th May, 2020 on the change of leadership
- Maintaining the status quo in respect of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd interested parties
Remedies
- Status quo maintained for 30 days
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Articles 2(1), 3(1) & 2, 10 (1) & (2), 19, 20(1) & (3), 21, 23, 35, 174, 175, 176, 196, 200 (2) (D), 232 & 258 of the Constitution, 2010
- Section 3, 8, & 14 of the County Governments Act
- Standing Order No. 24, 25, 26 & 36 of the County Assembly of Bungoma Standing
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