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Hellen Ndiko Kigia & 2 others v Independent Electral Boundaries Commission & another [2017] KEMC 23 (KLR)

[2017] KEMC 23 (KLR) Magistrate's Courts
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Court
Magistrate's Courts
Case number
23
Citation
[2017] KEMC 23 (KLR)
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TypeElection PetitionPostureRespondent filed response and Petitioners filed petition
Holding

The Petitioners' claims are dismissed with costs.

Facts

Petitioners and Respondents are members of Jubilee Party and Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission respectively. The Petitioners claim their names were not included in the nomination list due to lack of representation from marginalized persons, while the Respondent claims the list was inclusive and compliant with the law.

Issues

  1. whether the Respondents acted contrary to the Law governing Party List Nominations
  2. whether the Petitioners discharged the burden of prove
  3. whether this court has jurisdiction to grant relief sought

Reasoning

The Respondent's list was found to be inclusive and compliant with the law, and the Petitioners failed to prove their claims.

Outcome

Dismissed with costs

Orders

  • Petition dismissed with costs
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