Peter Kimori Maranga & another v Joel Omagwa & 2 others [2013] KEHC 1896 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1896
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 1896 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 October 2013
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TypeElection PetitionPostureOriginal TrialCoramEDWARD M. MURIITHI
Holding
The incumbent Member of the National Assembly for Bomachoge Borabu Constituency, Joel Omagwa Onyancha, was not validly elected at the General Election of 4th March 2013.
Facts
The petitioners sought the nullification of the election at Bomachoge Borabu constituency due to numerous irregularities, including cancellations, alterations, and write-overs on Form 35, discrepancies between votes, and voter intimidation.
Issues
- Election nullification
- Verification of votes
- Accountability of electoral commission
Reasoning
The court found that the constitutional requirements for a verifiable and accountable system of election were infringed due to the lack of verification devices and accountability documents.
Outcome
The election was nullified, and the incumbent was declared not validly elected.
Orders
- A certificate of the determination shall issue to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission and the Speaker of the National Assembly.
- The security deposit paid into court by the petitioners will be released to the depositor.
- The party and party costs of petition will be paid by the 3rd Respondent to the petitioners and the 1st respondent.
- The costs will be agreed or taxed by the taxing master of the court to a maximum of Kenya Shillings Two Million (Ksh. 2M).
Remedies
- Nullification of the election
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Elections Act No. 24 of 2011
- Elections (General) Regulations, 2012
- Elections (Parliamentary and County) Petition Rules
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