Peter Gichuki King'ara v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & 2 others [2013] KEHC 2388 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2388
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 2388 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 September 2013
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TypeElection PetitionPosturePetitioner's Petition dated 26th March, 2013 and filed in this court on 8th April, 2013 is dismissed with costs to the RespondentsCoramNgaah Jairus
Holding
The 3rd Respondent was eligible to contest the election, the election was free and fair, and there is no proof of election offences.
Facts
The Petitioner contested for the seat of member of National Assembly for Othaya constituency in the general elections held on 4th March, 2013. Mary Wambui Munene was declared the winner by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.
Issues
- Was the 3rd Respondent eligible to contest the election?
- Should a recount of the votes be ordered?
- Was the election free and fair?
- Did the Respondents commit election offences?
Reasoning
The court found that the election was conducted in accordance with the principles of the constitution and the electoral legal regime, and any mistakes were not material to the result.
Outcome
Petitioner's Petition dismissed with costs
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