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Thomas Matwetwe Nyamache v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) & 2 others [2017] KEHC 2529 (KLR)

[2017] KEHC 2529 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2529
Citation
[2017] KEHC 2529 (KLR)
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TypeElection PetitionPostureRespondents to deliver election materials and allow scrutinyCoramH.A. OMONDI
Holding

The court directs the respondents to deliver the requested materials for scrutiny

Facts

The petitioner alleges irregularities at NYAKORERE PRIMARY SCHOOL Polling Station II and MOSENSEMA PRIMARY SCHOOL Polling Station I, including pre-marked ballot papers and fraud.

Issues

  1. Deliver election materials for scrutiny
  2. Deliver ballot boxes and ballot paper counter foils for scrutiny

Reasoning

The court finds the petitioner's allegations credible and directs the respondents to deliver the requested materials for scrutiny to confirm the validity of the votes cast.

Outcome

The court directs the respondents to deliver the requested materials for scrutiny

Orders

  • Deliver election materials for scrutiny
  • Deliver ballot boxes and ballot paper counter foils for scrutiny

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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