Dates for appeals against four Nyanza governors set

What you need to know:

  • Mr Nyong’os appeal will be heard first on May 7; the appeal was filed by former Governor Jack Ranguma.

  • Justice Okwengu set May 14 as the date when Mr Nyagarama’s  hearing will begin. Mr Walter Nyambati is the appellant.

  • The appeal for Mr Ongwae will be heard on May 15, while that of Migori governor filed by Mr Ochilo Ayako will be heard on May 17.

The stage is set for hearing of appeals filed against four Nyanza governors.

Governors Anyang’ Nyong’o (Kisumu), James Ongwae (Kisii),  Okoth Obado (Migori) and  John Nyagarama (Nyamira) are fighting to retain their seats at the Kisumu Appellate Court.

Justice Hannah Okwengu yesterday gave directions on how the appeals will be handled.

The hearing date for Homa Bay Governor Cyprian Awiti’s case, who is challenging the High Court decision to nullify his victory, will be known on Tuesday next week. Mr Awiti’s pre-trial hearing will be presided over by Justice Okwengu.

Mr Nyong’os appeal will be heard first on May 7. The appeal was filed by former Governor Jack Ranguma.

Justice Okwengu set May 14 as the date when Mr Nyagarama’s  hearing will begin. Mr Walter Nyambati is the appellant.

The appeal for Mr Ongwae will be heard on May 15 while that of Migori governor filed by Mr Ochilo Ayako will be heard on May 17. In Kisii’s case, Mr Joel Onsando and Mr Francis Omao are the appellants.