Abdinoor Adan Abdikarim v Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission & another [2013] KEMC 2 (KLR)
- Court
- Magistrate's Court
- Case number
- 2
- Citation
- [2013] KEMC 2 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 July 2013
- Parties
- raw · defendants · plaintiffs
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TypeElection PetitionPosturePetition dismissed with costsCoramKuloba, Mutua, Mwangi
Holding
The election petition is dismissed with costs.
Facts
The petitioner alleged that the election for Ademasijida Ward representative was not conducted fairly due to a printing error where his photo appeared twice on the ballot paper. He claimed he was prejudiced and sought a declaration of invalidity and a fresh election.
Issues
- Validity of the election
- Prejudice of the petitioner due to the printing error
Reasoning
The court found insufficient grounds to issue orders prayed and noted that the petitioner did not provide enough evidence to show he was prejudiced. The election was conducted fairly, and the printing error was a minor issue.
Outcome
Petition dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Election Act 2011
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