Mutua v Wiper Democratic Movement - Kenya & another (Complaint 43 (NRB) of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 52 (KLR) (6 May 2017) (Judgment)
- Court
- Public Procurement Tribunal
- Case number
- 52
- Citation
- [2017] KEPPDT 52 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 May 2017
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TypePolitical Parties DisputePostureAppeal from a complaint filed by Eric Kyalo Mutua against the nomination exercise conducted by Wiper Democratic Movement-Kenya
Holding
The Tribunal found that the nomination exercise was irregular due to the sudden change of Returning Officers, delay in dispatch of voting materials, and other irregularities.
Facts
The nomination exercise was conducted on 24th April 2017 in Mwingi Central Constituency, and the 2nd Respondent was declared the winner. The Complainant, Eric Kyalo Mutua, was aggrieved by the manner in which the exercise was conducted and its outcome.
Issues
- Whether the 1st Respondent complied with the party constitution in conducting the nomination exercise
- Whether the nomination exercise conducted was irregular and if so, the consequences thereon
- What reliefs, if any, should be granted
Reasoning
The Tribunal considered the party rules and Constitution, and found that the 1st Respondent violated several rules, leading to the irregularity in the nomination exercise.
Outcome
The Tribunal found in favor of the Complainant and ordered the 1st Respondent to conduct a fresh nomination exercise.
Orders
- Conduct a fresh nomination exercise
Remedies
- Conduct a fresh nomination exercise
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