Geoffrey Muli Mwalimu v Hussein Mwandia & 2 others [2013] KEMC 53 (KLR)
- Court
- 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
- Incompetence and unqualification of the advocate who filed the petition
- 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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