• About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact
Sunday, January 29, 2023
  • Login
News Nzuri
  • Home
  • Education
  • Business
  • Crimes
  • Jobs
  • Politics
  • Sports
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Education
  • Business
  • Crimes
  • Jobs
  • Politics
  • Sports
No Result
View All Result
News Nzuri
No Result
View All Result

*CJ Martha Koome Turns Tables Against Raila Odinga Over Chebukati Demands*

Newsnzuri media team by Newsnzuri media team
Reading Time: 2 mins read
270
0
*CJ Martha Koome Turns Tables Against Raila Odinga Over Chebukati Demands*
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare onWhatsapp

Presidential contender Raila Odinga’s legal team will have a hard time justifying their demands to have the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Wafula Chebukati removed from office.

 

This is after Chief Justice Martha Koome – during the Wednesday, August 31, proceeding – raised weighty questions based on the submissions by the former Prime Minister’s counsels.


 

RelatedPosts

*More Woes To University Students As Ruto Promises To Abolish HELB*

*More Woes To University Students As Ruto Promises To Abolish HELB*

January 3, 2023
*Relief For Kawira Mwangaza As Senators Save Her From Impeachment*

*Relief For Kawira Mwangaza As Senators Save Her From Impeachment*

December 30, 2022
*Raila Odinga Talks About His Chances Of Being On The Ballot In 2027 Polls*

*Raila Odinga Talks About His Chances Of Being On The Ballot In 2027 Polls*

December 28, 2022
Load More

 

 

Koome questioned the team whether the 7-judge bench should oust Chebukati in contravention of the Constitution and without offering the respondent a right of reply.

 

This is because, she argued, that the law has outlined a procedure through which the commission’s chair can be kicked out of office.

 

 

 

“My dilemma is that this is a constitutional officer (Chebukati) holder and that there is a procedure to remove such. How do we go about that? Should we make an order contrary to the constitution given that he also has a right of reply?

 

 

 

“We have an Election Offenses Act and anyone who commits any offense ought to be charged before the court with the jurisdiction and I gazzetted magistrates to deal with the same. wouldn’t we be usurping the power of the magistrates if we have to make any order regarding election offences?” Questioned Koome.

 

Her sentiments were shared by Justice Mohamed Ibrahim, a member of the Supreme Court Bench, who hinted at the impossibility in Raila’s demands to be declared the winner or a fresh election ordered while the court also declares Chebukati unfit to hold office.

 

“I am concerned with the alternative relief sought. The petitioner requested that there should be a nullification, then a recount and the chair be ordered to declare him and the second petitioner as winner. We would like you to lay a legal and constitutional basis for this in your rejoinder.

 

“You want a fresh election to take place. One of the reliefs you are asking is that the Chairman of IEBC be declared unfit to hold public office, how is that possible? How do you want us to navigate that within the law? What is the de facto state under the law?” He questioned.

 

Raila’s legal team headed by Senior Counsel James Orengo argued that Chebukati was unfit to conduct a re-run should the court nullify the August 9 General Election.

 

In an interview with newsnzuri.com experts, however, cast doubt on the practicality of the Azimio la Umoja demands since Chebukati’s post was protected by the Law.

 

Constitutional lawyer Bobby Mkangi argued that in case a re-run is ordered, the time frame to carry out the exercise keeps him in office as the only National Returning officer with mandate to declare presidential winner in the election.

 

“That is what Azimio want but it is not possible to have Chebukati out of the Commission should the Supreme Court order for a re-run. Its not possible because of constitutional time frame that is given by the constitution to conduct a re-run which is 60 days,” Mkangi stated.

 

The team of lawyer’s are expected to provide answers to the pertinent questions on Friday, September 2, 2022, the final day for hearings before the judges retreat to write their judgment, that will be delivered on on Monday, September 5.

 

 

Tags: *CJ Martha Koome Turns Tables Against Raila Odinga Over Chebukati Demands*
Share182Tweet114Send
Previous Post

*New Updated List Of Top 5 Most Marketable Degree Courses On High Demand In Kenya Today*

Next Post

*Full List Of Counties That Have Received Letters From TSC For New Teachers Recruits 2022*

Related Posts

*More Woes To University Students As Ruto Promises To Abolish HELB*
Politics

*More Woes To University Students As Ruto Promises To Abolish HELB*

January 3, 2023
*Relief For Kawira Mwangaza As Senators Save Her From Impeachment*
Politics

*Relief For Kawira Mwangaza As Senators Save Her From Impeachment*

December 30, 2022
*Raila Odinga Talks About His Chances Of Being On The Ballot In 2027 Polls*
Politics

*Raila Odinga Talks About His Chances Of Being On The Ballot In 2027 Polls*

December 28, 2022
*Names Of Shortlisted Candidates For Public Service Commission Position*
General News

*Names Of Shortlisted Candidates For Public Service Commission Position*

December 23, 2022
*Big Win For Wetang’ula As Wakoli Wins Bungoma Senatorial Seat*
Politics

*Big Win For Wetang’ula As Wakoli Wins Bungoma Senatorial Seat*

December 9, 2022
*Treasury To Start Releasing CDF Funds*
Politics

*Treasury To Start Releasing CDF Funds*

December 1, 2022
Load More

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Advert

Trending Now

What Are Cardiac Arrest, Heart Attack And Heart Failure?
Medicine

What Are Cardiac Arrest, Heart Attack And Heart Failure?

5 days ago
Fresh Details On Dates When 2022 KCSE Results Will Be Released
Education

*Education Ministry Revises 2023 School Timetable*

5 days ago
*CS Machogu Addresses Nyambaria High School’s Exemplary KCSE Results*
Education

*CS Machogu Addresses Nyambaria High School’s Exemplary KCSE Results*

6 days ago
Former Education CS Prof George Magoha Has Passed On
General News

Former Education CS Prof George Magoha Has Passed On

5 days ago
*Kisii High School KCSE Results 2022/2023*
Education

*Kisii High School KCSE Results 2022/2023*

6 days ago
*KCSE 2022 Candidate Lands Job 3 Days After Scoring A-*
Education

*KCSE 2022 Candidate Lands Job 3 Days After Scoring A-*

5 days ago
Load More
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact
Web Design: Mac-Hungo

© 2022 News Nzuri -Getting You The Latest News.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Education
  • Business
  • Crimes
  • Jobs
  • Politics
  • Sports

© 2022 News Nzuri -Getting You The Latest News.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

WhatsApp us