Ndeda v Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission & 2 others (Election Petition E001 of 2022) [2022] KEHC 14749 (KLR) (2 November 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 14749
- Citation
- [2022] KEHC 14749 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 November 2022
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TypeElection PetitionPosturePetitioner's Petition to Declare the Impugned Senatorial Election InvalidCoramJR KARANJA
Holding
The petition is dismissed for procedural defects
Facts
The third general elections were held on August 9, 2022, for the position of County Senator in Vihiga County. The petitioner, James Babira Ndeda, contested against Godfrey Atieno Osotsi, who was declared the winner with 62,798 votes.
Issues
- Validity of the election
- Procedural defects in the petition
Reasoning
The Court found the petition to be incompetent due to procedural infractions, specifically the failure to serve the petition and deposit security for costs within the statutory timelines.
Outcome
Petition dismissed
Orders
- Petition dismissed with costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Elections Act, 2011
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