Owino Paul Ongili Babu v Francis Wambugu Mureithi & 2 others [2018] KECA 554 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 554
- Citation
- [2018] KECA 554 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 June 2018
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TypeElection PetitionPostureAppeal from the High Court judgmentCoramM. WARSAME, D. K. MUSINGA, K. M’INOTI
Holding
The appeal is allowed, and the appellant is declared validly elected as member of the National Assembly for Embakasi East Constituency.
Facts
The appellant was declared the winner of the election for Embakasi East Constituency, while the 1st respondent alleged multiple electoral offences and irregularities.
Issues
- Irregularities in the election process
- Validity of the appellant's election
Reasoning
The court found several irregularities but concluded they did not affect the election result.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, election of appellant is set aside
Orders
- Set aside the High Court's decision nullifying the appellant's election
- Award costs to the appellant
Remedies
- Award costs to the appellant
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Elections Act, 2011
Cases cited (1)
- NATHIF JAMA ADAM v ABDIKHAIM OSMAN MOHAMED & 3 OTHERS [2014] eKLR
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