Hamdi Ahmed Ali v Victoria Cheruto Limo & 2 others [2017] KEMC 78 (KLR)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 78
- Citation
- [2017] KEMC 78 (KLR)
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TypeElection PetitionPostureRespondent's Motion to Enjoin Interested PartyCoramJ.J.Masiga, Senior Resident Magistrate
Holding
The court allows the motion to enjoin the NCIC as an interested party, but limits their participation to filing of submissions only.
Facts
The case involves a motion to enjoin the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) as an interested party in an election petition regarding gender top-up nominations for Garissa County Assembly.
Issues
- NCIC's role in matters of public interest
- Public interest in gender top-up nominations
- Impact of the petition on ethnic relations
Reasoning
The court found that the NCIC's limited role in the petition and the lack of prejudice to the other parties justify the enjoining of the NCIC.
Outcome
The motion to enjoin the NCIC is granted.
Orders
- Enjoin the NCIC as an interested party
- Limit the NCIC's participation to filing of submissions only
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- National Cohesion and Integration Act
- Elections Act
- Magistrates Court Act
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