Mugambi v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & another (Petition E004 of 2022) [2022] KEHC 10756 (KLR) (9 June 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 10756
- Citation
- [2022] KEHC 10756 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 June 2022
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TypePetitionPostureAppeal from a previous orderCoramEM MURIITHI
Holding
The court dismisses the petition without costs.
Facts
The petitioner filed a constitutional application seeking a declaration that the respondents had violated specific articles of the Constitution and a substantive finding that he was qualified to be nominated to vie for Nyaki West Ward in the August 9, 2022 election.
Issues
- Violation of specific articles of the Constitution
- Qualification for nomination
Reasoning
The court considers the principle of access to court and justice under article 48 of the Constitution and rule 26(2) of the Mutunga Rules, and the fact that the matter has not been heard on the merits or on the preliminary objection.
Outcome
The court makes an order that there shall be no order as to costs.
Orders
- No order as to costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Article 48 of the Constitution
- Rule 26(2) of the Mutunga Rules
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