Naomi Wangechi Gitonga & 3 others v Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission (IEBC) & 14 others [2014] KEMC 1 (KLR)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 1
- Citation
- [2014] KEMC 1 (KLR)
AI Summary
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TypeElection PetitionPosturePreliminary ObjectionCoramW.A. JUMA
Holding
The court ruled that the petition is not statute barred and has jurisdiction to grant the declarations sought by the petitioners.
Facts
The petitioners are challenging the jurisdiction of the court in handling the election petition against the respondents.
Issues
- Jurisdiction of the court
- Statute bar
Reasoning
The court found that the petition was filed within the 28-day period after the publication of the Kenya Gazette Notice and thus not statute barred. The court also determined that it has jurisdiction to grant the declarations.
Outcome
The court dismissed the preliminary objection.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Elections Act, 2011
- Elections Rules 2013
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