High Court Of Kenya Dismisses Case For Formation Of A Caretaker Government

Okia Omtatah

The High Court of Kenya has today thrown out the case filed by activist Okia Omtata case seeking the formation of a caretaker government and ruled that the court lacks jurisdiction. High Court judge, Justice John Mativo made the ruling and Mr. Omtata said that he would 'run' to the Supreme Court of Kenya for determination.

Netizens expressed their views after the news broke.

...and suppose he ruled in favor of Omtata sure you would be praising him on Reforming himself and Consistency ..#hypocrisy https://t.co/6C27eUPtql

— Ryan Mucilih Samir© (@Ryan_Mucilih) October 24, 2017

Okiya Omtata tells Justice Mativo he is "running" to the Supreme Court moments after judge rules he lacks jurisdiction.

— Eliud Njiru (@EliudNjirusky) October 24, 2017

Okiya Omtata says he is off to file his case at the Supreme Court that seeks for the formation of caretaker government

— James Smart (@jamessmat) October 24, 2017

Omtata leaving High Court for SCOK pic.twitter.com/Uwwe9zVZ11

— SM (@musyoxmuendo) October 24, 2017

The High Court also dismissed the case that sought to force Raila Odinga to participate in the October 26 election.

Meanwhile, High court throws out case seeking to compel RAILA ODINGA to participate on Oct 26th poll.

— James Smart (@jamessmat) October 24, 2017