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…I do not know why there was non-compliance with the rules. Mistake or accident or inadvertence which may provide a basis for an extension are not relied upon.…

…In my judgment, once there is non-compliance the burden is on the party seeking indulgence to satisfy the court why the discretion should nevertheless be exercised in his favour.…

…Mr Juma conceded this and in any case the appellant did not allege that the cause of non-compliance with this Act was due to any disability within the meaning of section 5 thereof.…

…one who was illegally elected the new Mayor at the chaotic assembly on 20th April, and who planted himself surrounded by his supporters in front of the Mayor, as the first defendant; Councillor Akech who inspite of the non-compliance…

…The Election Court held: “The provision contained in rule 4(3) that a petitioner personally sign the petition was mandatory and not merely discretionary and the petitioner’s non-compliance with it was fatal.” 13.…