Emanuel Baraka Aron v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & 2 others [2018] KEHC 8418 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8418
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 8418 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 March 2018
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TypeElection PetitionPosturePetitioner seeks to overturn the election of the 3rd RespondentCoramW. KORIR
Holding
The Petitioner's case has no merit and the election of William Kamoti Mwamkale is declared valid
Facts
The election of William Kamoti Mwamkale was declared by the Returning Officer Jumaa Musa Jumaa on 8 August 2017. The Petitioner, Emmanuel Baraka Aron, contests the election alleging irregularities and malpractices.
Issues
- Validity of the election
- Irregularities during the election process
Reasoning
The court finds that the election was conducted in accordance with the Constitution and the electoral laws, and the irregularities alleged by the Petitioner are minor errors.
Outcome
The Petitioner's case dismissed, William Kamoti Mwamkale is declared validly elected
Orders
- Award of costs to the respondents
- Certificate issued to IEBC and Speaker of the National Assembly
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Elections Act 2011
- Elections (Parliamentary and County Elections) Petitions Rules 2017
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