Kenyan case law
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Chebomui v Teplelei & 2 others (Complaint 130 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 64 (KLR) (15 May 2017) (Judgment)
✦ The decision to recount the votes was made without providing the complainant with written reasons, and is therefore null, void, and of no effect in law.
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Kariuki v Jubilee Party National Appeals Tribunal & 2 others (Complaint (NRB) 196 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 92 (KLR) (15 May 2017) (Judgment)
✦ The Tribunal finds substantial irregularities and nullifies the nomination certificate, directs the 3rd Respondent to determine the Party nominee in a manner compatible with the Party constitution and rules, and orders the 3rd Respondent to bear the costs of the Complainant.
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Ngangu v Orange Democratic Movement & another (Complaint 167 (NRB) of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 61 (KLR) (15 May 2017) (Judgment)
✦ The nomination certificate issued to the 2nd Respondent is declared null and void and set aside. The NEB is ordered to abide by the special County Appeals Tribunal ruling and determine the Party nominee for Embakasi West Constituency National Assembly seat.
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Okwemba v United Democratic Party & another (Complaint 192 (NRB) of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 218 (KLR) (15 May 2017) (Judgment)
✦ The Tribunal held that the 1st Respondent violated the complainant's legitimate expectation that nominations would be conducted, and ordered repeat nominations, declared the purported direct nomination and certificate null and void, and ordered the 1st Respondent to conduct a nomination exercise within 48 hours.
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Kutol v Morogo & 2 others (Complaint (NRB) 229 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 172 (KLR) (15 May 2017) (Judgment)
✦ The decision of the National Appeal Tribunal to nullify the results from Solai Valley polling station is nullified. The 2nd Respondent is ordered to recount the votes from the contested polling station and use the results to determine the outcome of the nomination.
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Midiwo v Odhiambo & another (Complaint 206 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 311 (KLR) (15 May 2017) (Judgment)
✦ The Tribunal annulled the nomination exercise and revoked the nomination certificate issued to Elisha Odhiambo.
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Ogada v Omondi & 2 others (Complaint 73 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 74 (KLR) (At Nairobi) (13 May 2017) (Judgment)
✦ The SCAT's decision is reviewed, and the certificate is issued to Joan Ogada.
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Okello v Orange Democratic Movement & another (Complaint 132 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 79 (KLR) (13 May 2017) (Judgment)
✦ The Tribunal has jurisdiction over the complaint and the complainant won the nominations.
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Hawala v Orange Democratic Movement (Complaint 207 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 99 (KLR) (13 May 2017) (Judgment)
✦ The Tribunal orders the National Election Board to determine the Party Nominee for Siaya Township Member of County Assembly in a manner compatible with the Party Constitution, Election and Nomination Rules.
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Daniel Okiddy Ojwang v William Owiti & another [2017] KEPPDT 22 (KLR)
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Oguta v Kaula & 3 others; Amba (Interested Party) (Complaint 231 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 381 (KLR) (13 May 2017) (Judgment)
✦ The petition filed on 10th May 2017 is struck out with no orders as to costs.
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Kassam v Orange Democratic Movement Party & another (Complaint 224 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 314 (KLR) (At Nairobi) (13 May 2017) (Ruling)
✦ The Tribunal's decision is set aside, and the Applicant is declared the nominee for the position of Member of the County Assembly, Parklands/Highridge Ward.
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Anami v Mugali & another (Complaint 162 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 86 (KLR) (13 May 2017) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with no remedies
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Manyinsa v Wiper Democratic Party & 2 others (Complaint 223 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 171 (KLR) (13 May 2017) (Judgment)
✦ The Tribunal finds that the complaint is properly before it, but is unable to determine with certainty who won in the nomination exercise.
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Ojwang v Owiti & another (Complaint 159 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 216 (KLR) (13 May 2017) (Ruling)
✦ The Application is dismissed with costs.
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Bungei v Kenya African National Union (Complaint 156 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 84 (KLR) (13 May 2017) (Judgment)
✦ The Complaint is dismissed. No Orders as to costs.
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Bungei v Kenya African National Union (Complaint 156 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 40 (KLR) (13 May 2017) (Judgment)
✦ The suspension of the RSL for vehicle registration number KCB 895U is set aside with immediate effect
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Ongoro v Orange Democratic Movement Party & another (Complaint 55 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 49 (KLR) (13 May 2017) (Judgment)
✦ The Complainant succeeds in her complaint and the 1st Respondent is ordered to issue the final nomination certificate to the Complainant.
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Samo v Orange Democratic Movement & 2 others; Mwalo (Interested Party) (Complaint 204 (NRB) of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 420 (KLR) (13 May 2017) (Judgment)
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Ochola v Orange Democratic Movement & another (Complaint 145 (NRB) of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 277 (KLR) (13 May 2017) (Judgment)
✦ The Tribunal has jurisdiction and declares Ochola the winner and issues him with the nomination certificate.
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Chepsongoi v Kenya African National Union (KANU) (Complaint 216 (NRB) of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 391 (KLR) (13 May 2017) (Judgment)
✦ The Tribunal orders the Respondent to determine the Party Nominee for North Baringo Constituency National Assembly seat in a manner compatible with the Party Constitution and Election and Nomination Rules.
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Achayo v Orange Democratic Movement County Appeal Tribunal & 2 others (Complaint 98 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 213 (KLR) (13 May 2017) (Ruling)
✦ The application for review is dismissed as the new information was not properly presented and the Tribunal had jurisdiction to make the nomination decision.
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Onguso v Osusu & another (Complaint 197 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 101 (KLR) (13 May 2017) (Judgment)
✦ The Claimant was not accorded a fair hearing by the 2nd Respondent’s County Assembly Tribunal.
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Rugut v Kenya National African Union (Complaint 157 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 270 (KLR) (13 May 2017) (Judgment)
✦ The Respondent's powers to make a direct nomination under Article 24(9) of the party Constitution could only be in favor of the Complainant.
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Magaga & 7 others v ODM Elections Board & 3 others; Omutho (Interested Party) (Complaint 186 (NRB) & 149 (NRB) of 2017 (Consolidated)) [2017] KEPPDT 396 (KLR) (12 May 2017) (Judgment)
✦ The nominations were irredeemably flawed and the Statement of Claim dated 8th May 2017 in Complaint No. 149 of 2017 is hereby allowed.