Aluochier v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & 4 others (Petition 182 of 2018) [2022] KEHC 11209 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (16 June 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 11209
- Citation
- [2022] KEHC 11209 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 June 2022
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TypePetition for Declaration and Compensatory DamagesPostureOriginal TrialCoramHI ONG'UDI, Makau, Nyarangi
Holding
The High Court has jurisdiction to hear the petition.
Facts
The petitioner filed a petition seeking a declaration that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) violated constitutional rights by failing to address presidential election complaints within the required timeframe. The petitioner also sought compensatory damages for the costs of a fresh presidential election.
Issues
- Whether the High Court has jurisdiction to hear the petition.
- Whether the IEBC respondents were properly enjoined in the matter.
Reasoning
The court found that the issues raised in the petition do not fall exclusively within the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, and that the High Court has the authority to determine the effect of the respondents' failure to comply with constitutional and legal requirements.
Outcome
The petition was dismissed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (5)
- Article 47(1) of the Constitution
- Article 50(1) of the Constitution
- Article 88(4)(e) of the Constitution
- Section 74(2) of the Elections Act
- Article 226(5) of the Constitution
Cases cited (4)
- Raila Amolo Odinga & another v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & 2 others [2017] eKLR
- Presidential Election No. 2 & 4 Consolidated of 2017; John Harun Mwau & 2 others vs Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & 2 others
- Nakuru Civil Appeal No. 119 of 2017 Public Service Commission & 2 Others vs. Eric Cheruiyot & 16 Others consolidated with Civil Appeal No. 139 of 2017 County Government of Embu & Another vs. Eric Cheruiyot & 15 Others (2022) eKLR
- Owners of the Motor Vessel “Lillian S’ v. Caltex Oil (Kenya) Ltd [1989] KLR 1
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