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Geoffrey Muli Mwalimu v Hussein Mwandia & 2 others [2013] KEMC 53 (KLR)

[2013] KEMC 53 (KLR) Magistrate's Courts
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Magistrate's Courts
Case number
53
Citation
[2013] KEMC 53 (KLR)
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TypeElection PetitionPostureRespondents' Motion to Strike Out PetitionCoramS.K MUTAI
Holding

The petition is struck out with costs, as it was filed by an unqualified person.

Facts

The petition was filed by an advocate who did not have a practising certificate at the time he prepared the documents.

Issues

  1. Incompetence and unqualification of the advocate who filed the petition
  2. Validity of the election of Hussein Mwandia as a member of County Assembly for Ikutha ward

Reasoning

The court cited previous decisions where similar petitions were struck out due to unqualified advocates.

Outcome

The petition is struck out with costs.

Orders

  • The petition is struck out with costs.
  • The respondent Hussein Mwandia is deemed to have been duly and validly elected as the member of county assembly for Ikutha Ward in Kitui South Constituency, Kitui County in the 4th March, 2013, general elections.

Authorities cited

Cases cited (1)
  • (2005) Ekler
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