Rashid Juma Bedzimba v Ali Menza Mbogo & 2 others [2018] KEHC 8372 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8372
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 8372 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 March 2018
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TypeElection PetitionPostureRespondent's appeal from a lower court decisionCoramPresiding Judge
Holding
The court found no evidence of bribery or other irregularities that affected the validity of the results.
Facts
The Petitioner challenges the declaration of Ali Menza Mbogo as the validly elected Member of National Assembly for Kisauni Constituency. The Petitioner alleges acts of bribery during the election.
Issues
- Whether the election was conducted in accordance with the Constitution and other electoral laws
- Whether the 1st Respondent was validly elected
- Who shall bear the costs of the Petition
Reasoning
The court applied the intermediate standard of proof in election petitions, which is higher than a balance of probabilities but lower than beyond reasonable doubt. The Petitioner failed to prove the allegations of bribery.
Outcome
The court dismissed the Petition.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Elections Act Chapter 7 Laws of Kenya
Cases cited (1)
- Raila Odinga & Another vs. IEBC & 3 others, Presidential Petition No. 1 of 2017
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