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Justus Gesito Mugali M’mbaya v Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission & 2 others [2013] KEHC 1887 (KLR)

[2013] KEHC 1887 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
1887
Citation
[2013] KEHC 1887 (KLR)
Decided
4 October 2013
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TypeElection PetitionPosturePetitioner's appeal from the declaration of the 3rd Respondent as the winner of the Member of the National Assembly for Shinyalu ConstituencyCoramMaraga
Holding

The Petitioner's petition is dismissed

Facts

The Petitioner, Justus Gesito Mugali M’mbaya, contested against the 3rd Respondent, Anami Silverse Lisamula, for the seat of Member of National Assembly in Shinyalu Constituency. The Petitioner alleged that he was attacked by the 3rd Respondent's supporters on the night of 3rd - 4th March 2013.

Issues

  1. Whether the 1st and 2nd Respondents breached their Constitutional Obligations
  2. Whether the Petitioner's election was valid

Reasoning

The court found that the Petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence to support his claims of violence and that the election results were valid.

Outcome

Petition dismissed

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