ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Court of Appeal (Election Petition) Rules
20. Pre-hearing conference
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
20. Pre-hearing conference
(1)Within twenty-one days of the filing of the record of appeal, the Court shall schedule a pre-hearing conference.(2)The purpose of the pre-hearing conference is to give directions to ensure that appeals are heard and determined without undue delay including—(a)framing contested and uncontested issues in the appeal;(b)considering consolidation of appeals in cases where more than one appeal is filed;(c)giving directions specifying the place and time of the hearing of the appeal;(d)giving directions on the hearing and determination of interlocutory applications, if any;(e)directing the Commission on the handling of all relevant election materials and documents relating to the appeal before commencement of the hearing;(f)giving directions on whether the appeal shall be heard by oral or written submissions;(g)determining the form and period within which written submissions are to be filed and exchanged;(h)determining whether or not the written submissions shall be highlighted orally; and(i)making such other orders as may be necessary to ensure a fair determination of the appeal.