Elizabeth Ongoro Amollo v Francis Kajwang Tom Joseph & 2 others [2018] KEHC 10286 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 10286
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 10286 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 January 2018
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TypeElection PetitionPosturePetitioner vs RespondentsCoramRICHARD MWONGO, PJ
Holding
The petition is dismissed, and the election of Francis Kajwang Tom Joseph is confirmed as valid.
Facts
The petitioner Elizabeth Ongoro Amollo contested the Ruaraka Parliamentary election in Nairobi, 2017. She alleged that her agents were denied access to polling stations and intimidated, leading to a disputed election result.
Issues
- Non-compliance with the Constitution and law in the conduct of the Ruaraka Parliamentary Election
- Electoral irregularities and malpractices
- Administrative mistakes
Reasoning
The court found no evidence of denial of access to polling stations or intimidation of agents, and the election was conducted in accordance with the law.
Outcome
Petition dismissed
Orders
- Original Forms 35A are released to the 2nd and 3rd Respondents
- Costs certified for the 1st Respondents and jointly for the 2nd and 3rd Respondents
- Certificate of election validity issued
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission Act No. 9 of 2011
- Elections Act No. 24 of 2011
- Elections (Parliamentary and County) Petition Rules, 2017
- Elections (General) Regulations, 2012
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