Kenyan case law

Ataro v Forum for Restoration of Democracy (FORD-Kenya) & another (Complaint 66 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 67 (KLR) (9 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The Complainant's nomination certificate for MP Teso South Constituency is quashed, and the 1st Respondent is ordered to ensure the Complainant and other members in 8 polling stations are taken care of in a transparent and democratic process.

Chege v Muaya & 2 others (Complaint 95 (NRB) of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 233 (KLR) (9 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The preliminary objection has no merit. The appointment of a new Returning Officer was proper and did not affect the results.

Nganga v Mwangi & another (Complaint 94 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 230 (KLR) (9 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The decision by the Jubilee Party National Elections Appeals Tribunal is set aside, and the Complainant's victory is upheld. The 2nd Respondent is ordered to present the Complainant as the party's candidate.

Ongiri & 2 others v Orange Democratic Movement & 4 others (Complaint 65 & 88 of 2017 (Consolidated)) [2017] KEPPDT 373 (KLR) (At Nairobi) (9 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ We find that the nomination exercise was properly undertaken and that Charles Ongondo Were was the winner.

Ochieng v Orange Democratic Movement & another (Complaint 116 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 204 (KLR) (9 May 2017) (Ruling)

✦ This Tribunal upholds the Preliminary Objection and dismisses the Complaint forthwith with no order on costs.

Farah v Kanu & another (Complaint 53 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 59 (KLR) (9 May 2017) (Ruling)

✦ The Tribunal has the jurisdiction to punish for contempt of court.

Babu v Orange Democratic Movement & another; Ochieng (Interested Party) (Complaint 76 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 398 (KLR) (9 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The complaint is dismissed.

Oloo v Orange Democratic Movement & 3 others; Kisumu Central Constituency Elections Panel (Interested Party) (Complaint 111 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 43 (KLR) (At Nairobi) (9 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The valid declaration was that issued to Ken Obura by the Returning Officer. The decision of the National Appeals Tribunal to revoke the Claimant’s and Ken Obura’s provisional certificate was improper.

v v K’Oyoo & another (Complaint 115 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 265 (KLR) (9 May 2017) (Judgment)

Mato v Orange Democratic Movement Party & another (Complaint 100 (NRB) of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 60 (KLR) (9 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ We uphold the decision of the Busia County ODM Party Dispute Resolution and Appeals Tribunal and direct that a fresh nomination be held for Agenga Nanguba Ward forthwith.

Kamau v Jubilee Party & another (Complaint 91 (NRB) of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 45 (KLR) (9 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The irregularities disclosed in the complaint were not a minor infraction of electoral laws and affected the result of the election.

Amokola v Orange Democratic Movement & another (Complaint 98B (NRB) of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 44 (KLR) (9 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ We uphold the 1st respondent’s National Appeals Tribunal decision dated 1st May 2017 and order that fresh party primaries for Luanda Township Ward be conducted forthwith.

Okowa v Orange Democratic Movement & another (Complaint 79 (NRB) of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 403 (KLR) (9 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The complaint is dismissed with no order

Irungu v Jubilee Party & another; Kilukei & 2 others (Interested Parties) (Complaint 62 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 251 (KLR) (8 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The Tribunal found the cancellation of results from Laikipia North was unjustified and unconstitutional, and ordered the decision made by the 1st Respondent on 3rd May, 2017 to be tendered to the parties.

Kane v Amani National Congress (Complaint 271 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 378 (KLR) (8 May 2017) (Ruling)

✦ The Tribunal's orders dated 25th May 2017 are set aside, and the Respondent/Applicant is ordered to determine its candidate for the position of Member of National Assembly, Webuye West Constituency within 24 hours and submit the name of its nominee to the Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission.

Karanja alias Karis v Nyumu & 7 others; Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission (Amicus Curiae) (Complaint 59 (NRB) of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 48 (KLR) (Civ) (8 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The nomination exercise was not free and fair, and the nomination certificate should not have been issued to anyone.

Olenje & 4 others v Orange Democratic Movement & another (Complaint 85 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 248 (KLR) (8 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The preliminary objection is allowed, and the complaint is dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.

Ojiambo v Oyugi & 5 others (Complaint 25 (NRB) of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 278 (KLR) (8 May 2017) (Ruling)

✦ The 1st Respondent's application is dismissed. The IDRM's decision is upheld regarding the irregularities in the two polling stations. The 3rd Respondent is directed to conduct a nomination exercise for the affected polling stations.

Asitiba v Orange Democratic Movement Party & another (Complaint 58 (NRB) of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 62 (KLR) (8 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The Complainant is the 1st Respondent's lawful nominee for the position of MCA, Imara Daima Ward, Embakasi South Constituency, Nairobi County.

Alliy v Orange Democratic Movement Party of Kenya & another (Complaint 51 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 406 (KLR) (8 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The 2nd Respondent was not responsible for the violence, and the Tribunal has no jurisdiction over the 2nd Respondent for electoral violence. The 1st Respondent is ordered to conduct a party nomination exercise in accordance with its constitution and rules, and each party is ordered to bear its own costs.

Muthami v Wiper Democratic Movement (Complaint 46 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 58 (KLR) (8 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The claim is meritorious and the elections are declared null and void.

Makau v Wiper Democratic Movement - Kenya & 2 others (Complaint 49 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 51 (KLR) (7 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The Tribunal found that most of the allegations made by the Complainant were not supported by tangible evidence and the Tribunal is not well placed to make any inquisition beyond what is presented by the Complainant.

Mruttu v Mwadeghu & 2 others (Petition 48 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 377 (KLR) (7 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The Tribunal has both original and appellate jurisdiction over the decisions of the NAT and is not bound by any lack of jurisdiction on the part of the NAT due to non-compliance with Rule 19.2.5 of the party’s Rules.

Wakiaga v Awiti & another (Complaint 52 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 82 (KLR) (7 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The 2nd Respondent acted in accordance with the laid down process in issuing the 1st Respondent with a direct nomination for ODM candidate for Homa Bay County.

Wakiaga v Awiti & another (Complaint 52 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 282 (KLR) (7 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The party acted within the laws in determining the candidate for Homa Bay gubernatorial seat by granting direct nomination to the 1st Respondent.