Samuel Clinton Elijah v Wafula Chebukati; Independent Eletoral and Boundaries Commission & another (Interested Parties) [2021] KEHC 1530 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1530
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 1530 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 November 2021
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TypeConstitutional PetitionPosturePetitioner vs Respondent and Interested PartiesCoramNot explicitly named in the text, but implied to be the presiding judge(s)
Holding
The court has jurisdiction to hear the petition and determine the violation of the Constitution.
Facts
The petitioner, Samuel Clinton Elijah, filed a petition against Wafula Chebukati, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), and the Attorney General, alleging violations of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, and specific articles.
Issues
- Whether the court has jurisdiction to hear the petition.
- Whether the respondent has violated the Constitution and its own rules by presiding over a commission lacking a requisite quorum.
Reasoning
The court's jurisdiction is established by constitutional provisions, allowing it to hear claims of violation of the Constitution and to grant appropriate relief.
Outcome
The court has jurisdiction to hear the petition.
Authorities cited
Legislation (5)
- Constitution of Kenya, 2010
- Leadership and Integrity Act, 2012
- Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Act, 2011
- Fair Administrative Actions Act, 2015
- Public Officer Ethics Act, Chapter 183 of the Laws of Kenya
Cases cited (1)
- Owners of Motor vessel 'Lillians' vs Caltex Oil (Kenya) Ltd (1989) eKLR
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