Nkoidila Ole Lankas & Albert Kiplangat v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, Nduku Kimeu Annahstacia & Ledama Ole Kina (Election Petition 3 of 2017) [2018] KEHC 8516 (KLR) (30 January 2018) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8516
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 8516 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 January 2018
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TypeElection PetitionPostureOriginal TrialCoramC. MEOLI
Holding
The court ordered a limited scrutiny exercise to examine the results of the elections.
Facts
The petitioners contest the validity of the elections for the seat of Senator of Narok County held on 8th August 2017. The respondents are the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission and two individuals.
Issues
- Accuracy of the election results
- Validity of the voting process
- Compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements
Reasoning
The court found that a limited examination of the results was necessary to ensure justice and compliance with the law.
Outcome
The court ordered a scrutiny exercise to be conducted.
Orders
- Limited scrutiny exercise to be carried out
- Exercise to be conducted at Naivasha Law Courts
- Report to be filed and served on all parties by 12th February, 2018
- Each party to nominate one agent to act as its representative during the exercise
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Elections Act 2011
- Constitution of Kenya 2010
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