Court lifts order blocking IEBC from clearing Sonko, Thangwa

A three-judge bench has discharged orders that barred IEBC from clearing UDA nominee for Kiambu senate seat Karungo wa Thangwa and Mike Sonko for Governor seat in Mombasa.

Justices David Majanja, Chacha Mwita and Mugure Thande said they have the jurisdiction to vary the orders granted by Justice Anthony Mrima and John Mativo in Mombasa.

"the orders were issued ex-parte. Every party has an opportunity to be heard," said Majanja.

They also said their decision should not be construed to mean that IEBC should accept any nomination paper of the aspirants.