Johnson Sakaja, a former senator for Nairobi, won the race, announced Nairobi county returning officer Albert Gogo. Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. Simply put constitutional as well as statute law breach shall be made manifest if the affidavits are allowed beyond the set timelines. On this limb, the Draft amended petition fails. Other candidates in the race were Monica Gitau who got 17, 811 votes, Delvine Moraa 7, 832, Mary Musyoki 5, 383 and Brenda Ntwiga 718. He used to have an extension in his bedroom when our friends would call us, we would say the big ear is on the phone (referring to her father). Nairobi Governor-elect Johnson Sakaja has revealed he spent Sh15 million on his agents during the August 9 general elections.
It is submitted that the petitioner appears to suffer under the illusion that the general civil procedure principles are applicable in an election petition whereas election petitions are su i genesis. Clean Air said that in 2019, air pollution had caused the death of 1. Sakaja was accompanied by his running mate James Muchiri. Nairobi County Assembly Speaker Kennedy Ng'ondi has revoked a communication on the Azimio House leadership. According to County Executive Member for Health Anastasia Nyalita, City Hall made an application before the city court in a miscellaneous application no. What would be the result of allowing the filing of an amended petition which is unsupported by affidavits of the petitioners. The proposed amendments do not have the effect in any way of adding or substituting a new cause of action from that which is already contained in the petition dated September 9, 2022. Their contention is that article 159 of the Constitution read together with section 80 (1) (d) of the Elections Act 2011 are supportive of the view that the courts ought to hear and determine petitions without undue regard to technicalities. "I accept the decision of the people of Nairobi and thank all our supporters. Raila Odinga to list brands Kenyans should boycott as mass action kicks off. Speaking after receiving his certificate from Nairobi County Returning Officer, Albert Gogo, Sakaja vowed to fulfil his campaign promises. Delay has hit the announcement of governor, woman rep and senator results from Nairobi County over missing tallies from some polling stations.
2 of 2023 to be given a green light to dispose of the bodies after the expiry of the seven-day notice. The 37-year-old becomes the fourth governor of Kenya's capital after Evans Kidero, Mike Sonko and Ann Kananu who took over after Sonko's impeachment. The DP arrived some minutes past 2 pm. Such other or further orders and direction to be issued and or granted in the matter and as this honourable court deems just and convenient. In his victory speech, Sakaja said he was confident of clinching the Gubernatorial seat amidst several fights from his 'enemies'. The final results were due out later Saturday. At the time of declaring the winners of the county's top seats, some polling stations in Starehe Constituency had not submitted their documents to the county returning officer.
Nairobi County Returning Officer Albert Gogo on Sunday morning said that they will be adding an estimate of the missing votes to the second candidate with the most votes to see if they would make a difference. The Constitution at article 87(2) provides for the time frame in which election petitions must be filed. As for the 4th respondents replying affidavit sworn on October 26, 2022 it is submitted that no new petition, cause of action or evidence has been introduced through the proposed amendment. In the Woman Representative race, the incumbent, Esther Passaris successfully defended her seat after garnering 698, 929 votes against her closest competitor of the UDA party Millicent Omanga. In the event that leave is granted this court be pleased to deem the petition amended on 24 October 2022 attached to the 1st petitioners affidavit in support of this motion as duly filed. Whether the proposed amendment petition is fatally defective for being unsupported by affidavits of the petitioners. He further celebrated his main opponent for the peaceful peaceful campaigns devoid of enmity.
Opera News does not consent to nor does it condone the posting of any content that violates the rights (including the copyrights) of any third party, nor content that may malign, inter alia, any religion, ethnic group, organization, gender, company, or individual. The petitioner has proposed amendments with a view to ensuring that injustice is not visited upon any party. Whether this court has power to allow the amendments sought by the 1st petitioner b. According to Nairobi County Returning Officer Albert Gogo, the county tallying center has only received three constituency results so far.
BBC's Ferdinand Omondi shared the information on his Twitter with reports that the Returning Officer hinted that it might take two more days to announce the winner. Therefore, it is evident that what the law restricts is an amendment that will lead to the modifying of the petition. ODM's Esther Passaris was leading the Nairobi County Woman Race with 407, 203 votes while her UDA competitor Millicent Omanga had managed 323, 832 votes. From building the first ship in Kenya, the MV Mwewe, to coaching and mentoring the young men of Ngome Football Club in Mombasa. I am a heavy consumer of conspiracy theories, because in them, I at least get what I consider answers to difficult questions. "Edwin Watenya Sifuna is duly elected as Senator of Nairobi City County, " the CRO announced. Tallying has taken off at the Nairobi County Tallying Centre after two days of no activity since polls were closed on August 9.
The 1st petitioners submissions. Seven foreigners to serve life for trafficking heroin worth Sh1. Sakaja, who was running on a UDA ticket, outclassed Jubilee candidate Polycarp Igathe garnering 699, 392 votes against his 576, 516 votes. I owe my political attainments to Amosun's camp - AkinladeThe deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Hon Adekunle Akinlade, has said he owes all his political. H. That it would be prejudicial to the respondents if the affidavits filed out of time were admitted. They will be official pick up and drop off points once matatus are barred from the CBD. The petition challenges the process through which the 1st, 2nd and 3rd respondents prepared for and conducted, the election and how they arrived at the decision on the eventual winner 4. An interrogation of the Elections Act 2011 at section 76(4) states that: 40.
Nancy Mwadime got 5, 531, Kenneth Nyamwamu polled 7, 377 while Esther Thairu garnered 5, 944. "I want to dedicate this win to my father. 10 Mar 2023 - Azimio One Kenya supporters in Kisumu clashed with police officers during anti-government protests that they said were meant to make government address the high cost of living and other ills afflicting the country. Igathe Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja exchanges pleasantries with Polycarp Igathe after arriving on stage at the Nairobi County Gubernatorial Debate on Monday, July 11, - 10 March 2023 - 8:15 pm. Embakasi North MP James Gakuya has called on President William Ruto to stop the war between his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja from escalating further. And because he loved this country very much, I will do everything that he taught me, to serve with integrity in honour for the great people of Nairobi county, " a teary Passaris said. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? That by the time the affidavits were filed on October 24, 2022 the time for filing of the petition and the accompanying affidavits had lapsed and the filing amounts to filing of the petition outside of the constitutional timeline which this court has no jurisdiction to extend. And the Report Center for any unaddressed Resource usage Incident Reports. Cyphrine Wanyama: Yess am here at kasarani and we only have reaults from two CRO, langata and Kasarani. The amended petition is supported by the affidavit of the 1st petitioner whose averments reflect the same grounds as found in the body of the application.
We must make Nairobi work… We must restore our city back to its former glory by offering our people, order, dignity, hope and opportunity for all, " he said. It is worth noting that the Wafula Chebukati-led commission is yet to announce the official results three days after Kenyans went to the ballot. UDA has fronted former Starehe lawmaker Margaret Wanjiru for Senate and Nominated Senator Millicent Omanga will run for Woman Rep. 09 percent, according to Sunday's figures from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), which has tallied results from nearly 50 percent of constituencies.
That are on a fishing expedition for evidence c. Tend to revive a fatally defective petition d. Prejudice other parties e. That its not correct as argued by the 4th respondent that the Civil Procedure Act and Rules do not apply on election petitions unless specifically provided. Political Cartoons on World Leaders. The proposed amendment are absolutely necessary for the proper administration of justice, for the effective use of judicial resources and to wholly present the petitioners' case before the Honourable court for determination. This will enable the less fortunate residents to access treatment free of charge. It is submitted that by the time the 2nd and 3rd Petitioners filed theirs in question pleadings had closed, as all the respondents had filed their responses. He is not here to see me win, " she said. In the case of Gerald Iha Thoya v Chiriba Chai & another [2018] eKLR It was held that:- That section 76(4) of the Election Act is clear that amendments can only be made within 28 days from the declaration of results and only for question of a return or upon allegation of an election offence. The 4th respondent has filed a notice of motion application dated October 26, 2022 seeking the following orders 1. 10 March 2023 - 4:28 pm.
At least 232, 000 poor households from Nairobi County are set to benefit from free health insurance cover. Nairobi — Vote counting for Nairobi Gubernatorial, Senate, and County Woman Representative race was set to resume at 9 am Saturday following a short break. In the instant matter, the last day for filing affidavits was on September 9, 2022, the day they filed their petition. As to whatever shall constitute an amendment must therefore conform to the legal timeline provisions as stated above when it comes to election petitions with the exception of a presidential election petition. I have no problem with my Deputy President, " he said. The orientation is ongoing at the County assembly buildings as announced by its clerk, Edward Gichana. 7) The powers conferred by this regulation shall not be exercised so as to prevent any voter who is entitled to vote at the polling station from having an opportunity to peaceably vote at that polling station.