John Murumba Chikati v Returning Officer Tongaren Constituency & 2 others [2013] KEHC 2153 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2153
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 2153 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 September 2013
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TypeElection PetitionPostureRespondent's appeal from a lower court decisionCoramH. A. Omondi, Moses Wehan, Maraga, Warsame
Holding
The Petitioner's petition is dismissed, and the 3rd Respondent is declared the winner of the election.
Facts
The Petitioner and the 3rd Respondent contested for the seat of Member of National Assembly for Tongaren Constituency in the General Elections held on 4th March, 2013. The 3rd Respondent was declared the winner by IEBC.
Issues
- Whether the elections were conducted in accordance with the law by the 1st and 2nd Respondent
- Whether the 3rd Respondent was validly elected
- Whether the 1st Respondent engaged in acts of violence
- Whether there should be a scrutiny and recount of votes
Reasoning
The court found that the elections were conducted in accordance with the law and that the 3rd Respondent was validly elected.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The 3rd Respondent is declared the winner of the election
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Constitution of Kenya, 2010
- Elections Act
- Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Act
Cases cited (3)
- RAILA ODINGA V IEBC & 3 OTHERS SEPREME COURT OF KENYA ELECTION PETITION NO 5 OF 2013
- BERNARD SHINALI MASAKA V BONNY KHALWALE & 2 OTHERS [2011] eKLR
- JOHO V NYANGE & ANOTHER (NO 4)(2008) KLR (EP) 501
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