Hellen Ndiko Kigia & 2 others v Independent Electral Boundaries Commission & another [2017] KEMC 23 (KLR)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 23
- Citation
- [2017] KEMC 23 (KLR)
AI Summary
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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
- whether the Respondents acted contrary to the Law governing Party List Nominations
- whether the Petitioners discharged the burden of prove
- 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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