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Karanja Kabage v Joseph Kiuna Kariambegu Nganga & 2 others [2013] KEHC 2345 (KLR)

[2013] KEHC 2345 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2345
Citation
[2013] KEHC 2345 (KLR)
Decided
11 September 2013
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TypeElection PetitionPostureOriginal TrialCoramKaran, Like Rawal, Lord, Denning L., M., Maraga, Njuguna, Stephenson L.
Holding

The onus is on the Petitioner to establish irregularities and electoral malpractices to the required standard of proof.

Facts

Karanja Kabage contested the 4th March 2013 General Elections for a seat as a Member of the National Assembly for Njoro Constituency. He lost the election to Joseph Kiuna Kariambegu Nganga.

Issues

  1. Burden and standard of proof in an election petition
  2. Dealing with malpractices and irregularities
  3. Commitment of election offences
  4. Non-compliance with law in election
  5. Costs of the suit

Reasoning

The court considered the pleadings, affidavits, evidence of witnesses, and submissions of counsel to determine the issues.

Outcome

The court directed that the issues shall be determined by the court upon the end of the hearing of the Petition.

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Evidence Act
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