Karanja Kabage v Joseph Kiuna Kariambegu Nganga & 2 others [2013] KEHC 2345 (KLR)
- 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
- Burden and standard of proof in an election petition
- Dealing with malpractices and irregularities
- Commitment of election offences
- Non-compliance with law in election
- 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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