Edson Kilatu

Edson Kilatu

lawyer Tanzania

Edson Kilatu is a lawyer who has challenged the legality of the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) decision to bar Chadema from elections for not signing the electoral code of conduct. He argues that participation in elections is a constitutional right and questions the legal basis of INEC's enforcement.

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Tanzania Tanzania: Mr Edson Kilatu argued through their lawyers that both the Registrar and the Commission had overstepped their authority. 5

Luhaga Mpina Monalisa Ndala John Seka Fredrick Manyanda Sylvester Kainda Abdallah Gonzi Richard Mbunda Paul Loisulie
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: How legal setback frustrated Mpina’s presidential ambition

Tanzania Tanzania: Edson Kilatu is a senior advocate on Tundu Lissu's defense team. 5

Tundu Lissu George Wilbard Bagemu Nassoro Katuga Dunstan Ndunguru James Karayemaha Ferdinand Kiwonde John Seka Jasper Sabuni
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: High Court dismisses Lissu’s bid to block prosecution evidence

Tanzania Tanzania: Lawyer Edson Kilatu is part of the legal team representing Luhaga Mpina. 6

Luhaga Mpina Fredrick Manyanda Abdallah Gonzi Sylvester Kainda Dorothy Semu John Seka Jasper Sabuni Marck Murwambo Vivian Method Stanley Kalokola Erick Rumisha
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: High Court of Tanzania to rule on Luhaga Mpina’s presidential bid on Friday, October 10

Tanzania Tanzania: Edson Kilatu urged the court to deliver justice for Luhaga Mpina and ACT-Wazalendo. 5

Luhaga Mpina Fatuma Fereji Dorothy Semu Omari Shaban John Seka Stanley Kalokola
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: High Court verdict in Mpina case scheduled for Thursday

Tanzania Tanzania: Edson Kilatu is part of the legal team representing Luhaga Mpina. 5

Luhaga Mpina Monalisa Ndala Mark Mulwambo Abdi Kagomba Evaristo Longopa John Kahyoza Vivian Method Stanley Kalokola Erigh Rumisha John Seka Peter Madeleka Mwanaisha Mdeme Jaspar Sabuni
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: High Court to hear case against ACT candidate’s election disqualification

Tanzania Tanzania: Edson Kilatu is part of the legal team representing Mpina in the High Court. 5

Luhaga Mpina Abdi Kagomba Evaristo Longopa John Kahyoza Vivian Method Monalisa Ndala John Seka John Madeleka Mwanaisha Mdeme Jaspar Sabuni Stanley Kalokola Erigh Rumisha
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: High Court Showdown: What happened in Mpina’s nomination dispute

Tanzania Tanzania: Prominent lawyer Edson Kilatu agreed that the law does not specify penalties for declining to sign. 6

Ramadhan Kailima Justice Jacobs Mwambegele Rugemeleza Nshala Amani Golugwa Boniface Mwabukusi Onesmo Kyauke Steven Kaswahili Sweetbert Nkuba
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Lawyers split over Chadema disqualification controversy

Tanzania Tanzania: Lawyer Edson Kilatu added that participation in elections is a constitutional right. 5

Ramadhani Kailima Husna Abdalla Sheikh Issa Ponda Dr Sabatho Nyamsenda Nelson Kisare Dr Charles Kitima Issihaka Mchinjita Daniel Ngogo Boniface Mwabukusi
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Polls boycott: Chadema's high-stakes gamble prompts debate over its long-term relevance