Zebedeo John Opore v I.E.B.C & 2 others [2017] KEHC 1737 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1737
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 1737 (KLR)
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TypeElection PetitionPosturePetitioner seeks scrutiny and recount of votes in Bonchari Constituency's Member of the National Assembly electionsCoramA. K. NDUNG'U
Holding
The scrutiny and recount will be conducted in 12 polling stations to ascertain the number of valid votes cast, unaccounted for votes, and cumulative votes.
Facts
Petitioner alleges grave electoral irregularities and vote discrepancy in the elections, supported by affidavits and witnesses. The 1st Respondent failed to provide requested election documents, leading to a constitutional petition.
Issues
- Whether the Petitioner has laid a sufficient basis for the grant of the order for scrutiny and recount
- Scope of the scrutiny and recount to be conducted
Reasoning
The court finds evidence of irregularities and discrepancies in the polling station diaries and declaration forms. The Petitioner's evidence is rejected as speculative, but the court orders a limited scrutiny and recount to address specific polling stations.
Outcome
The application is granted for a scrutiny and recount in 12 specified polling stations.
Orders
- The exercise shall be supervised by the Deputy Registrar of the Court
- Each party shall be represented by 3 agents during the exercise
- Any disputes arising shall be resolved by the Deputy Registrar or a later date
- The exercise shall commence on 18/12/2017 at 9.00 a.m.
- A report on the exercise shall be filed within 7 days of completion
Remedies
- Scrutiny and recount of votes in 12 specified polling stations
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Elections Act, 2011
- Elections (Parliamentary and County Elections) Petitions Rules, 2017
Cases cited (1)
- Rishad H. Amana vs. IEBC & 2 others [2013] eKLR
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