Orwoba v UDA Electoral Nomination and Dispute Resolution Committee Through United Democratic Alliance Party & 3 others; Electoral and Boundaries Commission & another (Interested Parties) (Tribunal Case (NRB A) E006 of 2025) [2025] KEPPDT 17 (KLR) (23 June 2025) (Ruling)

Facts

The Complainant filed an Amended Complaint against the 1st Respondent, the UDA Electoral Nomination and Dispute Resolution Committee, alleging disciplinary proceedings and subsequent actions. The 1st Respondent objected to the Amended Complaint, claiming it was frivolous and an abuse of process.

Issues

1. Whether the Amended Complaint should be struck out
2. Whether the 1st Respondent's rights to a fair trial are violated by the Amended Complaint

Reasoning

The Tribunal found that the Complainant had the right to amend her pleadings before the close of pleadings, and that the amendments were not frivolous or an abuse of process. The Tribunal also noted that the Respondents and Interested Parties had a corresponding right to respond and amend their responses.

Outcome

Application dismissed

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