Election Petitions

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Overview

Our law firm has specialized expertise in electoral laws and litigation. From presidential elections to Parliamentary elections our lawyers have a record that speaks for itself. In the last election cycle we have represented over two-dozen litigants in the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal and the High Court.

We provide a dedicated electoral law services right from developing the litigation strategies concerning the adherence to procedures to the letter and spirit of the law in the electoral process. Our strategic approach under this category involves mapping out the known or consistent disputes establishing the various strategies to tackle any possible disputes. Our team is always analyzing the electoral law and judicial precedence development to ensure that we are always ready to defend interests that require representation before an internal disciplinary body, tribunal, appellate organ, subordinate or superior courts.

Our firm has represented Presidential Candidates, Governors, Members of Parliament and the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission and we possess unmatched expertise in this area.

Key Contacts

Ahmednasir Abdullahi

Senior Counsel

Cohen Amanya

Partner

Peter M. Gichuru

Partner

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