Francis Amenya Ndubi v Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission & 2 others [2018] KEHC 5194 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5194
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 5194 (KLR)
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TypeElection PetitionPostureAppeal from the judgment and decree of Hon. M. O. Wambani – CMCoramE. N. MAINA
Holding
The election for Member of the County Assembly, Ekerenyo Ward was conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Constitution and the Law, and the petition had no merit.
Facts
The Appellant was one of the candidates for Member of the County Assembly of Nyamira, Ekerenyo Ward in the general election held on 8th August 2017. The 3rd Respondent was declared the winner with 1,119 votes and the Appellant second with 1,116 votes.
Issues
- The validity of the election for Member of the County Assembly, Ekerenyo Ward
- The fairness and credibility of the election process
Reasoning
The election court found that the election was free, fair, and credible, and that any irregularities did not affect the result.
Outcome
The Appellant's appeal is dismissed with costs to the Respondents.
Orders
- Costs to the Respondents capped at Kshs. 200,000/= for the 1st and 2nd Respondents and Kshs. 200,000/= for the 3rd Respondent.
- Costs of the petition awarded to the Respondents capped at Kshs. 200,000/= for the 1st & 2nd Respondents and Kshs. 200,000/= for the 3rd Respondent.
- No order for costs in respect of the appeals on costs.
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