Khatib Abdalla Mwashetani v Gideon Mwangangi Wambua & 3 others [2014] KECA 848 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 848
- Citation
- [2014] KECA 848 (KLR)
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TypeElection PetitionPostureAppeal from the High Court's judgmentCoramH. OKWENGU, K. M'INOTI, F. SICHALE
Holding
The election was nullified, and the appellant was declared the validly elected member of the National Assembly.
Facts
The appellant was elected as a Member of National Assembly for Lunga Lunga Constituency, but two voters filed election petitions alleging irregularities.
Issues
- Whether the election was free, fair, transparent, and conducted in compliance with the Constitution and other laws.
- Whether the alleged irregularities affected the election results.
- Whether the appellant committed election offences.
- Whether the 2nd respondent was validly elected.
Reasoning
The court found that the election was not free, fair, and transparent due to alleged irregularities and improper influence.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, judgment of the election court set aside, and the appellant declared the validly elected member.
Orders
- Judgment of the election court set aside
- Appellant declared the validly elected member of the National Assembly
- Certificate confirming the election of the appellant
- 1st and 2nd respondent bear the costs of the appellant in the election court and this court
- Cross-appeals dismissed
Remedies
- Declaration of the appellant as the validly elected member of the National Assembly
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Elections Act
- Constitution of Kenya
Cases cited (1)
- Mukisa Biscuit Manufacturing Co. Ltd v West End Distributors Ltd
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