Emmanuel Okore Sango & Joseph Makokha Ouma v Paul Cheruiyot Kones & 2 others [2014] KEHC 6196 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6196
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 6196 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 February 2014
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a decision of the lower court dismissing a petition contesting the election resultsCoramJudge Karanja
Holding
The court held that the defects in the ballot papers did not render the election invalid, as the election was conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the constitution and the Elections Act 2011.
Facts
Emmanuel Okore Sango and Joseph Makokha Ouma contested the election results for Bunyala Southward county in the 2013 general elections. They alleged irregularities in the ballot papers, including incorrect party names and symbols, and claimed these affected the election results.
Issues
- whether defects in the ballot papers rendered the election invalid
- whether the election was postponed
Reasoning
The court ruled that the election was not invalidated due to the defects in the ballot papers, as the election was conducted in accordance with the law and the results were not affected.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Article 82 (2) of the Constitution
- Elections Act 2011
Cases cited (2)
- Morgan -VS- Simpson [1974] 3 ALL ER 722
- Charles Majiwa Chedotum & Another -VS- IEBC & 2 Others Election Petition No. 11 of 2013 Kitale
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