Daniel Ongong’a Abwao v Mohamed Ali Mohamed & 2 others [2018] KEHC 8299 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8299
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 8299 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 February 2018
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TypeElection PetitionPosturePetitioner seeks to declare the 1st Respondent not validly elected and for fresh elections.CoramEmukule, Lenaola, Majanja, Musinga, Mutende
Holding
The court finds that the 1st Respondent was validly elected and that the election was conducted in a free, fair, transparent and credible manner.
Facts
The 1st Respondent was declared the duly elected Member of National Assembly for Nyali in the 8th August, 2017 general elections. The Petitioner alleges various irregularities and offences.
Issues
- Whether the Petitioner has proved election offences against the 1st Respondent and his agents.
- Whether any irregularities, election offences and breaches of the law proved amount to substantial breaches of the Constitution and Elections Act.
- Whether the 2nd and 3rd Respondents conducted the election in a free, fair, transparent and credible manner.
Reasoning
The court follows established principles and cases, emphasizing the burden of proof on the petitioner and the need to consider the totality of evidence.
Outcome
The Petitioner's petition is dismissed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Elections Act
- Constitution of Kenya, 2010
Cases cited (2)
- Dickson Mwenda Kithinji v Gatirau Peter Munya & 2 Others
- Kisumu Election Petition No. 3 of 2017
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