Basil Criticos v Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission & 2 others [2013] KEHC 2192 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2192
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 2192 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 September 2013
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TypeElection PetitionPosturePetitioner vs RespondentsCoramFRED A. OCHIENG
Holding
The court dismissed the Petition and declared Naomi Namsi Shaban as the validly elected member of the National Assembly for Taveta Constituency.
Facts
The Petitioner, Basil Criticos, challenged the election of Naomi Namsi Shaban as the Member of the National Assembly for Taveta Constituency. The election was held on March 4, 2013. The results showed that Shaban received 6357 votes, while Criticos received 6251 votes.
Issues
- Pre-Election Malpractices and Breaches of the Law
- Election Date Malpractices and Breaches of the Law
Reasoning
The court found no widespread electoral irregularities or malpractices that would have impugned the results of the elections. The margin by which Shaban won was small but still recognized as a valid majority.
Outcome
Petition dismissed
Orders
- NAOMI NAMSI SHABAN declared as validly elected member of the National Assembly for Taveta Constituency
- HON. BASIL CRITICOS declared not validly elected
- No order for a fresh election
- Petitioner ordered to pay costs to all 3 Respondents
- Costs to be shared between Respondents
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Elections Act
- Election Petition Rules
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