Silverse Lisamula Anami & another v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & 2 others [2018] KECA 450 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 450
- Citation
- [2018] KECA 450 (KLR)
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TypeElection PetitionPostureAppeal from the High Court of Kenya at KakamegaCoramWAKI, SICHALE, OTIENO-ODEK
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The High Court's order for scrutiny and recount was upheld.
Facts
The appellant, Silverse Lisamula Anami, filed an Election Petition against the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and two other respondents alleging irregularities in the voting process. The High Court dismissed the petition.
Issues
- Whether the High Court erred in allowing the filing of fresh documents by the 1st respondent after the appellant had closed his case.
- Whether the High Court erred in dismissing the appellant's application for scrutiny.
- Whether the High Court erred in finding Justus Kizito Mugali to be the same person as Justus Gesito Mugali M’Mbaya.
- Whether the High Court erred in finding ODM not a party to the election petition.
- Whether the High Court erred in ordering a recount of votes in all polling stations in Shinyalu Constituency.
Reasoning
The court upheld the High Court's order for scrutiny and recount, but found that the appellant failed to prove his allegations regarding specific polling stations.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The High Court's order for scrutiny and recount was upheld.
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