Fredrick Otieno Nyagowa v Isaiah Oyoo Opap & 2 others [2013] KEMC 10 (KLR)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 10
- Citation
- [2013] KEMC 10 (KLR)
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TypeElection PetitionPosturePetitioner vs. 1st Respondent (2nd and 3rd Respondent filed joint response, 1st Respondent did not file response nor appear)
Holding
The court found that the election was not free and fair due to alleged irregularities and malpractices.
Facts
The Petitioner, Fredrick Otieno Nyagowa, contested the election for County Assembly Representative of West Kamagak ward. He alleged that the election was rigged and that irregularities affected the results. The 1st Respondent, Isaiah Oyoo Opap, was declared the winner with 3184 votes against the Petitioner's 2960.
Issues
- Whether the election of the 1st Respondent was free and fair.
- Whether there were any irregularities and malpractices as alleged by the Petitioner.
- Whether such irregularities affected the result of the election.
- Whether the election met the requirements of the Election Act No. 24 of 2011.
Reasoning
The court considered the evidence and found that the Petitioner's allegations of fraud and malpractice were not substantiated.
Outcome
The court dismissed the petition.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Election Act No. 24 of 2011
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