John Munuve Mati v Returning Officer Mwingi North Constituency, Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission & Paul Musyimi Nzengu (Election Petition 3 of 2017) [2017] KEHC 1744 (KLR) (6 December 2017) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1744
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 1744 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 December 2017
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TypeElection PetitionPostureAppeal from the original trialCoramL. N. MUTENDE
Holding
The court orders scrutiny and recount of votes in 103 polling stations to verify the allegations of irregularities.
Facts
The Petitioner alleged irregularities in the voting process, including unattended ballot boxes, illegible forms, and malfunctioning biometric voter registration kits. The Petitioner called fourteen witnesses to support his case.
Issues
- Validity of votes cast in some polling stations
- Order for scrutiny and recount of votes
Reasoning
The court found sufficient reason for scrutiny due to irregularities reported, as per the principle that scrutiny aims to verify allegations.
Outcome
Appeal upheld
Orders
- Order for scrutiny and recount of votes in 103 polling stations
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Gideon Mwangangi Wambua & Another -VS- IEBC & 2 others, Mombasa Election Petition NO. 4 of 2013
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