Sep 01, 2017 nairobi, kenya in a historic ruling and a first in africa, kenyas supreme court nullified on friday the reelection of a sitting president, ordering a new vote to be held within 60 days. Sep 02, 2017 2017 0902 the supreme court of kenya on friday september annulled the presidential election by a majority decision and gave an order that a fresh poll be conducted in the next 60 days. Nov 16, 2017 kenya s supreme court has until monday to decide whether it will uphold last months disputed presidential election result, a ruling that could put an end to the countrys political crisis. Sep 06, 2017 thus, on august 18, 2017, lawyers representing the national super alliance, the opposition coalition led by odinga, filed a petition with the supreme court of kenya. Kenya supreme court upholds reelection of president kenyatta. Kenya election petition rules presidential 2017 veritaszim. Nairobi, kenya in a historic ruling and a first in africa, kenyas supreme court nullified on friday the reelection of a sitting president, ordering a new vote to be held within 60 days. Judgments are also available in html format on the bailii website. On friday kenyas supreme court annulled the vote, and called for new elections. References to the rules or a particular rule in these practice directions are references to the supreme court rules, 2012 as amended. Dangerous political standoff, uncontested election and. Nairobi in a historic ruling and a first in africa, kenyas supreme court nullified friday the reelection of a sitting president, ordering a new vote to be held within 60 days after finding. Kenyas supreme court has dismissed two petitions against the oct.
An application to strike out the notice of appeal in the intended appeal against the judgement of the court of appeal delivered on 25th march 2015, under rules 37 of the supreme court rules, 2012. Supreme court ruling on various applications in the. October 2017 fresh election following the decision of this honourable court in supreme court of kenya presidential election petition no. Kenyas supreme court has until monday to decide whether it will uphold last months disputed presidential election result, a ruling that could put an end to the countrys political crisis. Kenya supreme court to hear case seeking delay of vote rerun.
The justices upheld the results of the election, declaring incumbent president uhuru. All previous judgments handed down prior to this can be found on our decided cases section. Fatal riots erupt in kenya as supreme court upholds kenyattas election win opposition supporters clash with police after ruling clears way for incumbent to begin new fiveyear term. Nairobi, kenya in a historic ruling and a first in africa, kenya s supreme court nullified on friday the reelection of a sitting president, ordering a new vote to be held within 60 days. Kenyas supreme court is due to rule monday on whether president uhuru kenyatta can be sworn in for a. Sep 01, 2017 kenyas supreme court has declared uhuru kenyattas victory in the presidential election last month invalid and ordered a new vote to be held within 60 days. The proceeds will be maintained by the marshal as provided in paragraph 5 of this rule. An application to strike out the notice of appeal in the intended appeal against the. Supreme court annuls presidential election in historic ruling 1 september 2017, 15.
Kenyas supreme court rules that octobers presidential election rerun met all the constitutional requirements, meaning incumbent uhuru kenyatta is the winner. Sep 02, 2017 kenya supreme court ruling 2017 kenyan presidential election petition 1. 23rd june, 2011 an act of parliament to make further provision with respect to the operation of the supreme court pursuant to article 1639 of the constitution, and for connected purposes enacted by the parliament of kenya, as follows part ipreliminary. Kenyan supreme court annuls uhuru kenyatta election victory. David kenani maraga, jackton boma ojwang, isaac lenaola, mohammed khadhar ibrahim, philomena mbete mwilu, smokin c wanjala, susanna njoki ndungu. Nov 20, 2017 kenya s supreme court election ruling expected to anger opposition the court threw out a challenge to the constitutionality of last months redo of the presidential election. Kenyas president uhuru kenyatta said on thursday the countrys supreme court staged a coup against the will of the people when it annulled his win in last months presidential election, his. Kenya tightens security around court as key ruling delivered. Below you will find the latest judgment s handed down by the uk supreme court. Supreme court justices in nairobi on wednesday deliver a detailed ruling laying out their reasons for annulling the aug.
Sep 07, 2017 kenya s supreme court landmark ruling has opened the door to robust conversation around the countrys nascent democracy, paving the way for rule of law and stronger institutions. Sep 20, 2017 kenyan police erected barricades and blocked roads around the supreme court as a fivejudge bench delivered its detailed judgment on the annulment of last months presidential election. High court and the court of appeal and found that the courts interpreted and applied the supreme courts september 2017 ruling annulling the august 2017 election odinga 2017 in an inconsistent fashion. Text of kenyan supreme court ruling on presidential. Team of 40 hired to write supreme court ruling on nasa petition by. In order for that evidence to bear cogent value, it had to meet the demands of proof. Kenyas supreme court election ruling expected to anger opposition the court threw out a challenge to the constitutionality of last months redo of the presidential election. For judgments handed down before 31 july 2009 please refer to the house of lords or bailii websites. Kenyan supreme court annuls uhuru kenyatta election victory read more. Plo lumumbas submission at the supreme court youtube. Kenya supreme court nullifies presidential election the. In a summary of their judgment, the sixjudge bench unanimously decided that the.
In a ruling that shocked the world, the kenyan supreme court on friday annulled the aug. Kenya supreme court nullifies presidential election the new. Kenya supreme court could end presidential election crisis. Full 2017 kenya supreme court ruling on presidential election. Kenyas supreme court affirms reelection of uhuru kenyatta. Kenyas supreme court judges sit together before delivering a detailed ruling laying out their reasons for annulling the 2017 presidential election, on. Team of 40 hired to write supreme court ruling on nasa.
Why the supreme court ruling was so significant for kenya. In the supreme court of kenya, nairobi, ruling delivered on march 23, 2017. Kenyas chief justice david maraga led other six supreme court judges in delivering the full 2017 kenya supreme court ruling on the presidential election petition case filed by opposition leader and nasa presidential candidate raila odinga against president uhuru kenyatta and iebc. The twoway a sixjudge panel unanimously dismissed a pair of petitions challenging the oct. Report on legal issues from kenya 2017 presidential election. The judges thereafter retreated to deliberate on the following issues for determination as crafted by the court. The supreme court of kenya is the highest court in kenya. As per article 163 3a, the proceedings before the supreme court, although regulated by the supreme court act, 2012 and the attendant presidential election petition rules, 2017allowed reliance on affidavit evidence. The supreme court of kenya where the presidential election petition 2017 will be heard. Sep 05, 2017 in a ruling that shocked the world, the kenyan supreme court on friday annulled the aug. File the hearing of this petition was concluded on tuesday, 29th august 2017 well after 9.
Kenyas supreme court ruling rattles president kenyatta dimanche, 03 septembre 2017 15. An attorney not admitted to practice in the highest court of a state, commonwealth, territory or possession, or the district of columbia for the requisite three years, but. Kenya supreme court nullifies presidential election, orders. Kenyan police erected barricades and blocked roads around the supreme court as a fivejudge bench delivered its detailed judgment on the annulment of last months presidential election.
Sep 01, 2017 kenya s supreme court has invalidated the result of last months contentious presidential election and ordered a new vote, the first time in africa that a court has nullified the reelection of a. Fresh presidential elections were held in kenya on 26 october 2017 following the supreme court s annulment of the results of the presidential vote in the august 2017 general elections. Sep 02, 2017 4 a detailed judgment containing the reasons for this decision and the dissents will be issued within 21 days of this determination in conformity with rule 231 of the supreme court presidential elections rules, 2017 as it is otherwise impossible with the limited time the court has, to do so. October 2017 kenyan presidential election wikipedia. Kenyas supreme court has declared uhuru kenyattas victory in the presidential election last month invalid and ordered a new vote to be held within 60 days. Kenya court upholds presidents election win the new york times. Nov 20, 2017 kenya s supreme court rules that octobers presidential election rerun met all the constitutional requirements, meaning incumbent uhuru kenyatta is the winner. Supreme court annuls presidential election in historic. Determination of petition without reasons pursuant to rule 231 of the supreme court presidential election rules 2017 1 the hearing of this petition was concluded on tuesday, 29th august 2017 well after 9. Kenyas supreme court ruling on the presidential petition. Furthermore, the ruling in the aukot petition established that parts of the 20 judgment are obiter dicta and therefore are not binding. Kenyan president says supreme court election ruling was coup. In exercise of the powers conferred section 31 of the supreme court act, the chief justice and president of the supreme court makes the following rules.
Documents shall not prejudice the respondents and does not limit the courts time. Presidential election petition 1 of 2017 kenya law. Kenyas supreme court ruling and what it means for the country. The court ruled that there were irregularities and that a new election is. It is established under article 163 of the kenyan constitution.
All documents filed in the court shall comply with rule 7 of the supreme court rules, 2012. Sep 20, 2017 supreme court justices in nairobi on wednesday deliver a detailed ruling laying out their reasons for annulling the aug. Supreme court judges read ruling on raila 2017 presidential petition. Kenyas supreme court landmark ruling has opened the door to robust conversation around the countrys nascent democracy, paving the way for rule of law and stronger institutions. Fresh presidential elections were held in kenya on 26 october 2017 following the supreme courts annulment of the results of the presidential vote in the august 2017 general elections. Why supreme court ruling was so significant for kenya. As the highest court in the nation, its decisions are binding and set precedent on all other courts in the country.
Nov 20, 2017 kenyas supreme court has dismissed two petitions against the oct. Although the documents were not filed in accordance of the rules, the court has, in the interest of justice, retained them the documents vide the courts inherent jurisdiction. Sep 21, 2017 kenyas chief justice david maraga led other six supreme court judges in delivering the full 2017 kenya supreme court ruling on the presidential election petition case filed by opposition leader and nasa presidential candidate raila odinga against president uhuru kenyatta and iebc. The supreme court of kenya official website on monday upheld text, pdf last months reelection of president uhuru kenyatta official profile all six judges unanimously dismissed the two petitions as lacking merit. Sep 04, 2017 on friday kenyas supreme court annulled the vote, and called for new elections. Section 62a of the office of the attorney general act. The opposition questions why iebc announced president kenyatta the winner without having verified all form 34as. Kenyas supreme court has invalidated the result of last months contentious presidential election and ordered a new vote, the first time in africa that a court has nullified the reelection of a. Kenyas supreme court rules election rerun valid cnn. Kenya supreme court ruling 2017 kenyan presidential election petition 1.
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