How presidential petition will be determined

The time frame is in line with Article 140(2) of the Constitution.

by WILLIAM WANYOIKE

News08 August 2022 - 15:36

In Summary

•According to the timelines, a petitioner will have 24 hours to serve the respondent with suit papers from the time of filling his or her petition.

•Upon being served with the petition, the respondent will have four days within which to respond to the issues raised and to serve the petitioner with his replying affidavit.

The Supreme Court has released timelines for filing and hearing presidential petitions that may arise from Tuesday's general election.

The apex court is mandated by Article 163 of the Constitution to hear and determine disputes relating to the election of the President.

Under the guidelines, persons aggrieved by the results of the polls for whatever reason have seven days from the day results are declared by the IEBC to file their petitions.

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