Kenyan case law

Onkoba v Ondieki & 4 others (Complaint 281 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 139 (KLR) (25 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The nomination certificate issued to the 1st Respondent is declared null and void. The National Election Board is directed to determine the Party Nominee for Kimumu Ward in a manner compatible with the Party Constitution and Rules.

Otieno & another v Orange Democratic Movement Party of Kenya & another (Complaint 71 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 421 (KLR) (25 May 2017) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed with no orders as to costs

Michael Ouma Majua v Fredrick Osewe Bonyo & another [2017] KEPPDT 32 (KLR)

✦ The Claimant fails to satisfy the Tribunal that he merits the prayer sought.

Musyoki v Wiper Democratic Movement - Kenya & another (Complaint 261 (NRB) of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 210 (KLR) (25 May 2017) (Ruling)

✦ The Tribunal finds that the evidence of electoral malpractices was not new and vital to the fair conclusion of the matter and cannot form the basis for the exercise of its discretion to review its judgment.

Awuor v Orange Democratic Movement & another (Complaint 141 (NRB) of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 379 (KLR) (25 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The 2nd Respondent is declared as the 1st Respondent's nominee for the position of Member of County Assembly, Yala Township, Siaya County.

Kivanda v Orange Democratic Movement Party (Complaint 273 (NRB) of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 220 (KLR) (25 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The Claimant's claim succeeds, and the Respondent is directed to issue the final nomination certificate to the Claimant.

Mwago v Jubilee Party & 2 others (Complaint 289 (NRB) of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 140 (KLR) (25 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The nomination certificate issued to the 3rd Respondent is null and void, and the 2nd Respondent is ordered to conduct a recount of the votes from Githurai Kimbo Primary School polling station.

Njeru v Kenya African National Union & 5 others (Complaint (NRB) 275 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 165 (KLR) (25 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The nomination certificate issued to the 5th Respondent is revoked, and a fresh process for determining the Party's candidate is ordered.

Kimeiywa v Salat & another (Complaint (NRB) 290 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 255 (KLR) (25 May 2017) (Judgment)

James Kiprono Sang & 4 others v Kanu (Party National Elections Board) & 6 others [2017] KEPPDT 33 (KLR)

✦ The Complainants are declared as the 1st Respondent's bona fide candidates for the Member of County Assembly position in the five wards.

Nailentei v Jubilee Party & another (Complaint 86 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 46 (KLR) (25 May 2017) (Ruling)

✦ The Tribunal has jurisdiction over the complaint and the proceedings were conducted by an advocate.

Katana v Jubilee Party National Elections Board & 3 others (Complaint 274 (NRB) of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 407 (KLR) (25 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The complaint is dismissed with costs.

Sang & 4 others v KANU (Party National Elections Board) & another; Bett & 4 others (Interested Parties) (Complaint 282 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 234 (KLR) (25 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The Complainants are declared as the 1st Respondent's bona fide candidates for the Member of County Assembly positions in the specified wards.

Crispinus Pegga Barasa v Jubilee Party of Kenya [2017] KEPPDT 29 (KLR)

✦ The claim succeeds, but the nomination certificate for Member of the County Assembly, Bukusu Ward, Bungoma County is awarded to the Claimant.

Marube v Jubilee Party & another (Complaint 146 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 78 (KLR) (25 May 2017) (Ruling)

✦ The application for review is granted, and the applicant is declared the duly nominated candidate for South Mugirango Parliamentary Seat under the Jubilee ticket.

Njau v Jubilee Party County Disciplinary Committee & 6 others; Kimure (Intended Interested Party) (Complaint 264 (NRB) of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 224 (KLR) (25 May 2017) (Ruling)

✦ The consent orders dated 19 May 2017 are not set aside, and the Applicant is not confirmed as the 5th Respondent's nominee.

Joseph Oluoch Awuor v Orange Democratic Movement & another [2017] KEPPDT 19 (KLR)

✦ The Tribunal finds that the 2nd Respondent is the 1st Respondent's duly nominated candidate for the position of Member of County Assembly, Yala Township, Siaya County.

Njuguna v Jubilee Party of Kenya (Complaint 268 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 318 (KLR) (25 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The Claimant is the duly nominated Jubilee Party of Kenya candidate for the position of the Member of the County Assembly for Kiru Ward, Mathioya Constituency, Murang’a County.

Odero v Orange Democratic Movement & another; Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (Interested Party) (Complaint 297 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 164 (KLR) (25 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The Claimant is the 1st Respondent's nominee for the position of Member of County Assembly, Kanyasa Ward.

Otieno v Orange Democratic Movement & another (Complaint 262 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 260 (KLR) (23 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ We dismiss the undated Complaint herein filed on the 16th May 2017 with no orders as to costs

Chomboi v KANU National Elections Board; Chepketch (Interested Party) (Complaint 255 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 231 (KLR) (23 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The Complainant's legitimate expectation to be nominated as the Party's flagbearer for Mogotio Constituency is acknowledged, but the Tribunal does not interfere with internal Party operations. The Respondent is directed to determine the Respondent's candidate for Member of National Assembly, Mogotio Constituency, within 48 hours of the pronouncement of this Judgment.

Chomboi v Kanu National Elections Board; Chepketch (Interested Party) (Complaint 255 (NRB) of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 91 (KLR) (23 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The Complaint is allowed, and the Respondent is directed to determine the Respondent's candidate for Member of National Assembly, Mogotio Constituency, within 48 hours of the judgment.

Karanja v Nyumu & 2 others (Complaint 280 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 321 (KLR) (23 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The NAT decision is upheld. The repeat nominations exercise is not declared null and void. The Complainant's allegations of malpractices are not substantiated.

Muganda v Returning Officer, Mathare Constituency & another (Complaint 320 (NRB) of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 137 (KLR) (20 May 2017) (Ruling)

✦ The preliminary objection is dismissed as the Tribunal has jurisdiction to entertain the complaint and the IDRM issue was sorted out by a letter dated 14th June 2017.

Rudainy v Baya & another (Complaint 265 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 176 (KLR) (19 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The court finds that the claimant has not furnished sufficient evidence showing his win and dismisses the Notice of Motion and Memorandum of complaint.