Jubilee Party Claims Justice George Odunga is Related to Siaya Senator James Orengo

Jubilee Party Secretary General Raphael Tuju has claimed that High Court Judge George Odunga is related to Siaya Senator James Orengo.

According to Tuju, Justice Odunga who has made several rulings involving the National Super Alliance (NASA) is married to Senator Orengo’s niece.

The Secretary-General further alleged that another judge William Ouko is a relative of NASA flag bearer Raila Odinga's wife, Ida Odinga.

Jubilee accused the two judges of conflict of interest in handling the presidential ballot papers case.

“We are shocked and concerned that some judges handling the cases did not declare conflict of interest. We respect the Judiciary but we have a right to critique them," stated Tuju.

NASA had filed and won a case at the High Court challenging the move by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to award the Presidential ballot paper tender to Dubai-based firm Al Ghurair company.

On Friday a three-judge bench of Justice Odunga, Joel Ngugi and John Mativo in their ruling ordered that IEBC should start a new procurement process for the Presidential ballot papers.

“We order that the IEBC commences the procurement process for printing of election materials for presidential elections scheduled for August 8 so as to ensure free, fair and transparent elections,” Justice Ngugi directed.

In their judgment, they faulted IEBC for failing to consult all stakeholders in the August polls before awarding the Sh2.5-billion tender to Al Ghurair.

The High Court also noted that the Commission ignored several procurement processes including public participation as required by law.

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