The High Court in Milimani. [Photo/The Star]
Barely a week after the Supreme Court delivered a historic ruling that nullified a presidential election, more than 76 politicians have filed petition as of Tuesday 5th September.
The petitions are challenging the elections Embu, Taita Taveta, Garissa, Mandera, Kirinyaga, Machakos, Lamu, and Tana River governors among many others.Another 13 were challenging the election of MPs and two for senators.
According to the Judiciary, the petitioners have upto atmost six months to await the courts verdict.
“Election petitions challenging the posts of governor, members of the National Assembly including Woman Representatives, Senate and member of the county assembly will be determined within six months from the date of filing,” the Judiciary said a statement on Monday.
The governors, senators, woman rep and MPs petitions will be heard and determined by the High Court while MCA petitions will be heard by magistrates.
More than 53 petitions have been filled challenging the elections of MCAs.
Those 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 while for MCA they are required to pay Sh15,000 with a Sh100,000 security.