Philip Kyalo Kituti Kaloki v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & 2 others [2017] KEHC 2453 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2453
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 2453 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 November 2017
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TypeElection PetitionPosturePetitioner vs RespondentsCoramC. KARIUKI
Holding
The court found that the election results were valid and that the respondents complied with the relevant laws and regulations.
Facts
The petition involves the Member of National Assembly elections for Kibwezi East Constituency held on August 8, 2017, and disputes over the conduct of the election, including the Elections Act, Elections (General) Regulations, 2012, Elections (Technology) Regulations, 2017, and the Elections (Parliamentary) Regulations.
Issues
- Validity of the election results
- Compliance with election laws and regulations
- Access to information
Reasoning
The court ruled that the election was conducted in accordance with the law and that the respondents acted within their authority.
Outcome
The petition was dismissed.
Orders
- Parties to strictly keep their timelines with a possibility of an agreement in reducing or increasing time allocated upon consultation and concurrence of the court.
- The reading of the KIEMS diaries and information thereof to be undertaken by parties and the Deputy Registrar on 30/11/2017 at 2.30 p.m. in Nairobi 1st Respondent premises.
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- Elections Act No. 24 of 2011
- Elections (General) Regulations, 2012
- Access to Information Act No. 31 of 2016
- Electorial and Boundaries Commission Act No. 9 of 2016
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