David Ouma Ochieng v Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission, Isaiah Nabwayo, (The Returning Officer Ugenya Constituency) & Christopher Odhiambo Karani [2018] KEHC 8432 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8432
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 8432 (KLR)
- Decided
- 1 March 2018
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TypeElection PetitionPosturePetitioner challenges the election results and seeks a fresh electionCoramT. W. Cherere
Holding
Christopher Odhiambo Karani was not validly elected as the Member of National Assembly for Ugenya Constituency
Facts
The election for the Member of National Assembly for Ugenya Constituency was held on 8 August 2017. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission declared Christopher Odhiambo Karani as the winner with 23,765 votes. The petitioner, David Ouma Ochieng, filed a petition alleging electoral malpractices.
Issues
- Whether the election was conducted in accordance with the Constitution and Electoral Laws
- Whether there were electoral malpractices, irregularities and illegalities
- Whether the results were affected by the alleged malpractices
- Whether the petitioner was validly elected
- Who should bear the costs of the petition
Reasoning
The court found that the election was substantially conducted in accordance with the Constitution and Electoral Laws, and the alleged malpractices did not affect the results.
Outcome
Petitioner's petition is upheld, and a fresh election is ordered
Orders
- Christopher Odhiambo Karani is declared not validly elected
- The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission conducts a fresh election for Ugenya Constituency National Assembly Seat
- Total costs capped at Kshs. 7 million, half by 1st and 2nd respondents, half by 3rd respondent
- Certificate of the Court as to the validity of the election issued to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission and the Speaker of the National Assembly
Remedies
- Fresh election for Ugenya Constituency National Assembly Seat
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Elections Act, 2016
Cases cited (2)
- Raila Odinga v. Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, 2017 (Supreme Court)
- George Mike Wanjohi v. Steven Kariuki & 2 Others, Supreme Court Petition No. 2A of 2014
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