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Irene Mwihaki Asikoye v Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission & 2 others [2013] KEMC 22 (KLR)

[2013] KEMC 22 (KLR) Magistrate's Courts
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Court
Magistrate's Courts
Case number
22
Citation
[2013] KEMC 22 (KLR)
Decided
16 August 2013
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TypeElection PetitionPosturePetitioner's Case vs Respondents' Defenses
Holding

The court found the election process valid and the third respondent's election valid.

Facts

The petitioner alleged irregularities in the election process, including voter assistance and the declaration of the third respondent as the winner despite not having the highest number of votes.

Issues

  1. Validity of the electoral process
  2. Validity of the third respondent's election
  3. Validity of the voting process
  4. Consequential orders
  5. Costs

Reasoning

The court determined that the petitioner failed to prove the commission of irregularities that affected the outcome of the election.

Outcome

Affirmed

Authorities cited

Legislation (4)
  • Elections Act 2011
  • Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission Act
  • Elections (General Regulations) 2012
  • Elections (parliamentary and county elections) Petition Rules 2013
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