Joash Wamang’oli v Independent and Boundaries Electoral Commission,Benard Oduol, Returning officer of Webuye West Constituency,Daniel Wanyama Sitati & Zachary Kariuki Kiaga (Election Petition 6 of 2013) [2013] KEHC 2236 (KLR) (26 September 2013) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2236
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 2236 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 September 2013
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TypeElection PetitionPostureRespondent's appeal from a trial court judgmentCoramH.A. OMONDI
Holding
The court found errors and omissions in the results, ruling that the circumstances did not affect the results and awarding costs to the petitioner and the 3rd respondent.
Facts
The petitioner, Joash Wamang’oli, contested the election results of the Member of the National Assembly for Webuye West Constituency, losing to Daniel Wanyama Sitati by 210 votes. He filed a petition alleging massive irregularities and malpractices.
Issues
- altered documents without counter-signing
- mandate of the 1st and 2nd respondent
- validation of election results
- purported validation of results by tolerating non-compliance with the Constitution
Reasoning
The court acknowledged the presence of errors and omissions but ruled that they did not affect the results, upholding the election of Daniel Wanyama Sitati.
Outcome
Affirmation of the election results
Orders
- scrutiny and recount of votes
- examination of electoral registers
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