Kenyan case law

Oluoch & another v Orange Democratic Movement & another (Complaint 208 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 274 (KLR) (2 June 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The Tribunal dismissed the Claimants' case and ordered that no orders as to costs since the Respondent was neither served nor entered an appearance.

Kamau & another v Jubilee Party & 3 others (Complaint (NRB) 10 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 301 (KLR) (2 June 2017) (Judgment)

✦ We allow this Complaint and make the following orders: (a) The Complainants were not accorded a fair hearing as contemplated by the party constitution and law. (b) We set aside the decision of the 1st Respondent of the meeting dated 21st March 2017 that culminated in the removal of the Complainants as the interim party officials for the position of chairperson and secretary general Murang’a County branch, respectively. (c) Accordingly, this Tribunal also nullifies the appointment of the new officials in those respective positions.

Ndunda v Jubilee Party; Kimani (Interested Party) (Complaint 299 (NRB) of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 390 (KLR) (2 June 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The Claimant's complaint is dismissed as he failed to serve the Respondents as ordered.

Musyoki v Wiper Democratic Movement-Kenya & another (Complaint (NRB) 261 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 250 (KLR) (2 June 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The impugned decision dated 8th May, 2017 is set aside as it was made without hearing the complainant. The 1st Respondent's decision and nomination certificate are declared null and void.

Ochola v Orange Democratic Movement & 2 others (Complaint 145 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 305 (KLR) (31 May 2017) (Judgment)

Oganga & another v Orange Democratic Movement & another (Complaint 263 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 303 (KLR) (At Nairobi) (31 May 2017) (Ruling)

✦ The Complaint is dismissed with no orders as to costs.

Kiala v Wiper Democratic Movement Kenya; Ndeti (Interested Party) (Complaint 218B (NRB) of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 98 (KLR) (29 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The Tribunal declares the results of the repeat nominations null and void and orders the Respondent to directly nominate its preferred candidate for Governor, Machakos County.

Kimeli v Jubilee Party of Kenya (Complaint 291 (NRB) of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 397 (KLR) (26 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The Complainant is declared the duly nominated candidate and the Respondent is ordered to issue the nomination certificate to the Complainant. The certificate issued to Hillary Rono is revoked.

Akungo v Orange Democratic Movement & another; Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (Interested Party) (Complaint 298 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 323 (KLR) (26 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The 1st Respondent's decision to substitute the Claimant's name in the list submitted to the IEBC was undertaken without giving the complainant a fair hearing and in violation of his legitimate expectation.

Obunga v Orange Democractic Movement & 2 others (Complaint (NRB) 299B of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 163 (KLR) (26 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The Tribunal finds the 1st Respondent's party primary not credible and fair.

Nyougo v Jubilee Party & another (Complaint 298B of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 283 (KLR) (26 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The Tribunal orders that the Complainant's case be allowed, the nomination certificate be declared null and void, and the Complainant's name be forwarded to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.

Wangira v Jubilee Party of Kenya & 2 others (Complaint (NRB) 278 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 177 (KLR) (26 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The Complaint is allowed, and the 1st Respondent is ordered to cancel the nomination certificate issued to the 2nd Respondent.

Kimeli v Jubilee Party of Kenya (Complaint 291 (NRB) of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 333 (KLR) (26 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The Complainant is declared the duly nominated Jubilee Party candidate for the specified position. The Respondent is ordered to issue the nomination certificate to the Complainant and revoke the certificate issued to Hillary Rono.

Sasia v Robert & 3 others (Complaint 189 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 266 (KLR) (26 May 2017) (Ruling)

✦ The Tribunal found that the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Respondents failed to implement the Tribunal's decision and ordered the revocation of Robert Pukose's nomination certificate and a fresh nomination exercise.

Mbono v Wanyoro & another; Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission (Amicus Curiae) (Complaint (NRB) 292 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 178 (KLR) (26 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The nominations were not free and fair, and the 2nd Respondent's nomination certificate is null, void, and of no legal effect.

Owidi v Opiyo & another (Complaint 286 (NRB) of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 405 (KLR) (25 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The Tribunal finds that the 1st Respondent was duly declared the winner of the nomination exercise and the Claimant has failed to convince the Tribunal that he is the party's nominee for the said position.

Adam v Orange Democratic Movement & another; Magembe (Intended Interested Party) (Complaint 185 (NRB) of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 102 (KLR) (25 May 2017) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed with no order as to costs

Barasa v Jubilee Party of Kenya (Complaint (NRB) 287 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 271 (KLR) (25 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The claim succeeds, but the prayers as sought in the claim cannot be granted.

Kane v Amani National Congress Party (Complaint 269 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 320 (KLR) (25 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The Tribunal finds that the Respondent violated its own rules by not issuing the Claimant with the nomination certificate.

Mwangema v ODM National Elections Board & another; Makatiani (Interested Party) (Complaint 188 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 141 (KLR) (25 May 2017) (Ruling)

✦ The judgment of 11th May, 2017 is set aside. The nomination certificate is declared null and void. The 1st Respondent is ordered to organize a meeting to determine the candidate for the County Assembly seat.

Otege v Orange Democratic Movement & 2 others; Owiti (Interested Party) (Complaint 203 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 263 (KLR) (25 May 2017) (Ruling)

✦ The Tribunal has no jurisdiction in the application due to the jurisdiction of the IEBC over the dispute. The 1st Respondent is in compliance with the Tribunal’s orders and the contempt application fails.

Majua v Bonyo & another (Complaint 285 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 228 (KLR) (25 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The Claimant fails with no order as to costs.

Murambi v Sisela & another (Complaint 89 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 68 (KLR) (25 May 2017) (Judgment)

✦ The Claimant's case is dismissed.

Boaz Abwao Kivanda v Orange Democratic Movement Party [2017] KEPPDT 35 (KLR)

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

Ongera & 4 others v Jubilee Party of Kenya (Complaint 254 of 2017) [2017] KEPPDT 175 (KLR) (25 May 2017) (Ruling)

✦ The nomination process conducted by the Respondent on the 12th May 2017 for the Gubernatorial position in Kisii County and the Parliamentary positions in Kitutu Chache North Constituency and Bonchari Constituency in Kisii County is declared null and void.