Kenyan case law

Anami v Mugali & another (Complaint 162 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 86 (KLR) (13 May 2017) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed with no remedies

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.

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

Daniel Okiddy Ojwang v William Owiti & another [2017] KEPPDT 22 (KLR)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Samo v Orange Democratic Movement & 2 others; Mwalo (Interested Party) (Complaint 204 (NRB) of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 420 (KLR) (13 May 2017) (Judgment)

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.

Salu v National Wlections Board, Wiper Democratic Movement & another (Complaint 131 (NRB) of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 217 (KLR) (Civ) (12 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The claim succeeds, but the prayers as framed are not granted.

Ndititu v Wanjira & another (Complaint (NRB) 180 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 236 (KLR) (12 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The Tribunal upholds the NAT decision and affirms the 1st Respondent's nomination certificate.

Sosso v Orange Democratic Movement & 2 others (Complaint 155 (NRB) of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 223 (KLR) (12 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The Tribunal has both original and appellate jurisdiction over political party disputes. The 1st Respondent's decision to revoke the 2nd Respondent's provisional nomination certificate was a violation of his right to be heard. The Tribunal orders the 1st Respondent to issue the petitioner a nomination certificate within 12 months of this judgment.

Muhia v Jubilee Party & another (Complaint 210 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 279 (KLR) (12 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The declaration of Faith Wairimu Gitau as the winner is null and void. Wanjiku Muhia is declared the duly nominated Jubilee Party representative for the seat of Women Representative, Nyandarua County.

Mireri v Orange Democratic Movement & another; Muga (Interested Party) (Complaint (NRB) 144 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 272 (KLR) (12 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The provisional certificates held by Eve Obara and Hon. Osele are withdrawn. The nomination certificate issued by the 1st Respondent to the 2nd Respondent is hereby affirmed.

Ouma v Okiri & another (Complaint 160 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 39 (KLR) (12 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The Tribunal dismisses the Claimant's complaint for want of jurisdiction.

Otieno v Orange Democratic Movement & another (Complaint 179 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 227 (KLR) (12 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The decision to withdraw the nomination certificate is null and void

Wesonga v Orange Democratic Movement Party; Thoya (Interested Party) (Complaint 142 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 304 (KLR) (12 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The complaint has merit and the results of the 29th April, 2017 nominations are set aside. The nomination certificate is revoked and the party's National Election Board is directed to determine the Party nominee for Member of County Assembly, Mikindani Ward in a manner compatible with the Party constitution, Election and Nomination Rules.

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.

Lukosi v Kenya African National Union Party & another; Jubilee Party (Interested Party) (Complaint 72 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 400 (KLR) (12 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The Tribunal finds that KANU has jurisdiction over the dispute and that Lukosi should be the unopposed candidate.

Abuti v Orange Democratic Party of Kenya; Otieno (Interested Party) (Complaint 165 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 262 (KLR) (11 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The Complainant's claim fails and the Statement of Claim is dismissed with no orders as to costs.

Mukuri v Jubilee Party & another (Complaint 201 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 259 (KLR) (11 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The Claimant's claim is dismissed with no order as to costs

Chege v Gakuya & another (Complaint 187 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 167 (KLR) (11 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The complaint is dismissed as the Complainant has not discharged the evidentiary burden in proving the allegations in his complaint.