ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Court of Appeal (Election Petition) Rules
27. Security for costs
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
27. Security for costs
(1)The appellant shall, upon filing an appeal, deposit a sum of five hundred thousand shillings as security for costs of the appeal.(2)If no security is given, the Court may, on its own motion or on an application by the respondent, issue an order directing the dismissal of the appeal and for payment of the respondent's costs.(3)The Court may, at any time if it thinks fit, direct that security be given for the payment of past costs relating to the matters in question in the appeal.(4)The Registrar may pay costs from the sum deposited as security for costs either by consent of the parties or in conformity with the decision of the Court and having regard to the rights of the parties thereunder.