Dennis Magare Makori & another v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & 3 others [2017] KEHC 1699 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1699
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 1699 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 December 2017
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TypeElection PetitionPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramA. K. NDUNG'U
Holding
The Court orders for the audit and scrutiny of the votes cast, the results declared, statutory Forms 35A, and the scrutiny and recount of the votes cast in accordance with Rule 29 (4) of the Election (Parliamentary and County Elections) Petition Rules, 2017.
Facts
The Petitioners have requested the Court to order an audit and scrutiny of the votes cast, results declared, and statutory Forms 35A for the elections of Member of National Assembly South Mugirango Constituency held on August 8, 2017, at various polling stations.
Issues
- Audit and scrutiny of votes cast and results declared
- Scrutiny and recount of votes cast
Reasoning
The Court found that the Petitioners have a right to have their votes audited and scrutinized as per the rules and regulations.
Outcome
Affirmed
Orders
- Audit and scrutiny of votes cast and results declared
- Scrutiny and recount of votes cast
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- ELECTION ACT NO. 24 OF 2011
- ELECTIONS (GENERAL REGULATIONS, 2012)
- ELECTIONS (PARLIAMENTARY AND COUNTY) PETITION RULES, 2017
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