Ligabo v Mugali & another; Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (Interested Party) (Complaint E007 (KK) of 2022) [2022] KEPPDT 1024 (KLR) (Election Petitions) (15 May 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Public Procurement Tribunal
- Case number
- 1024
- Citation
- [2022] KEPPDT 1024 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 May 2022
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TypeElection PetitionsPostureAppeal from original trialCoramM. L. Odongo, Tororey Timothy Kipchirchir, Dr. Lydiah Wambui
Holding
The Tribunal revokes the 1st respondent's nomination certificate and declares the nomination process null and void. The 2nd respondent is ordered to conduct a fresh nomination process within 72 hours.
Facts
Ligabo applied for nomination as a Member of Parliament for Shinyalu Constituency, but was denied by the 2nd respondent, Democratic Action Party of Kenya. He filed complaints and an application with the Tribunal.
Issues
- Did the complainant subject his claim to IDRM to any required standard?
- Is the complaint merited?
- What orders should we make?
Reasoning
The complainant demonstrated an attempt to raise a concern with his party through a letter, which is considered an attempt at IDRM. The Tribunal is seized of jurisdiction due to this attempt. The complainant's case is found to be valid.
Outcome
Appeal upheld
Orders
- Revocation of 1st respondent's nomination certificate
- Nomination process null and void
- Fresh nomination process within 72 hours
- Award of costs to the complainant
- Notification of decision to interested party
Remedies
- Revocation of nomination certificate
- Nullification of nomination process
- Fresh nomination process
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Political Parties Act 2011
- Political Parties (Amendment) Act 2021
Cases cited (3)
- Abdul Salam Kassim v Hazel Nyamoki Katana & another
- Frederick Okolla Ojwang v Orange Democratic Movement & 2 others
- Gabriel Bukachi Chapia v Orange Democratic Movement & 5 others
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