Abdiwahab Sheikh Osman Hathe v Mohamed Ali Sheikh & 3 others [2017] KEMC 41 (KLR)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 41
- Citation
- [2017] KEMC 41 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 December 2017
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TypeElection PetitionPostureRespondents seek leave to file responses to the petition out of time and to amend the petition.CoramHON. C. MAUNDU CM
Holding
Grant leave to respondents to file responses out of time and to amend the petition, but deny leave to file further affidavits or produce text messages.
Facts
The petition was filed on 5th September, 2017. The respondents faced difficulties in obtaining relevant materials to file their responses.
Issues
- Respondents' delay in filing responses
- Respondents' request to amend the petition
- Respondents' request for access to KIEMs kit and text messages
Reasoning
The court finds the respondents' explanations reasonable and justifiable, and grants leave to amend the petition due to typographical errors.
Outcome
Leave granted to respondents to file responses and amend the petition.
Orders
- Leave granted to respondents to file responses out of time
- Leave granted to petitioner to amend the petition
- Ballot box and KIEMs kit to be availed for inspection
- Text messages to be produced by Safaricom Limited
Remedies
- Amendment of the petition
- Access to ballot box and KIEMs kit
- Text messages to be produced
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Elections (Parliamentary and County Elections) Petitions Rules 2017
- Article 159 (2) (d) of the Constitution
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