Manson Oyongo Nyamweya v James Omingo Magara & 3 others [2009] KEHC 444 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 444
- Citation
- [2009] KEHC 444 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 December 2009
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TypeElection PetitionPostureRespondent's PetitionCoramBarry, D. Musinga, Hon., Musoke Kibuka
Holding
The allegations against the first respondent are dismissed.
Facts
The petitioner was one of the 17 candidates in South Mugirango Constituency for the parliamentary election held on 27th December, 2007. The first respondent was declared the successful candidate. The first respondent hosted campaign meetings and allegedly influenced the employment of election officials.
Issues
- Allegations of hosting campaign meetings
- Allegations of bribery of election officials and voters
- Allegations of influencing employment of supporters as election officials
- Allegations of perpetration of terror, violence, and intimidation
Reasoning
The allegations were not sufficiently proved and the standard of proof required for election petitions is slightly higher than in civil cases.
Outcome
Dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- National Assembly and Presidential Elections Act
- Constitution of Kenya
Cases cited (1)
- MOHAMED JAHAZI –VS- SHARIF NASSIR A. TAIB, Election Petition No. 9 of 1983
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