Two sitting Ford Kenya MCAs in Bungoma county have lost their seats after a Kimilili Court nullified their nominations.
Kennedy Wanyama and Mildred Barasa had been nominated to represent minority and marginalised groups.
Principal magistrate Gladys Adhiambo ruled that the two who were awarded the nomination slots did not belong to the minority or marginalised groups.
In the case filed by Chrispin Kipsang, it was argued by the petitioner that the minority group had not been represented by the Ford Kenya party.
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"We are not represented in any way as the two belonged to the Bukusu community which is the largest in the county," Kipsang, an Ogiek said.
The Ford Kenya Party is the majority outfit at the Assembly.
The law gives political parties an opportunity to nominate members to the county, national and senate assemblies as long as they win a considerable number of seats.
The filling of special seats under clause (1) (b) shall be determined after the declaration of elected members from each ward.
The nomination list must contain members of marginalised groups, including persons with disabilities and the youth, prescribed by an Act of Parliament; and the Speaker, who is an ex officio member.
