By Tuesday, seventy-four poll petitions had been filed challenging the election of various leaders, the Judiciary announced.
A statement by the Judiciary Media Service shows 21 petitions are before the High Court while 53 others are before various Magistrate’ Courts.
The High Court is handling petitions challenging posts of governor, senator, and member of the national assembly; while the Magistrate’s Courts are tackling petitions against Member of County Assembly positions.
54 of the petitions were filed after the Supreme Court nullified President Uhuru Kenyatta’s win last week.
According to new rules, those challenging the election of a president are required to deposit Sh1 million as security and a further Sh500,000 – non-refundable – as a fee for filing the case.
Losers challenging the election of a governor, senator, woman representative or MP are required to pay the High Court Sh30, 000 and an additional Sh100, 000 security.
Member of County Assembly (MCA) petitioners are required to deposit Sh100, 000 at the magistrates’ court as security in addition to paying Sh15, 000 fees.
Six petitions had been filed challenging the election of governors Martin Wambora(Embu), Garissa’s Ali Bunow, Dhadho Godhana of Tana River, Anne Waiguru of Kirinyaga, Mandera’s Ali Roba and Taita Taveta’s Granton Samboja.
The High Court has received 13 petitions against MPs, two against senators but is yet to receive any against a Woman Representatives.
Ⓒ 2014 Nairobi Wire
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