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Lucas Ongaki v Samwel Kenny Nyangenya & 2 Others [2013] KEMC 25 (KLR)

[2013] KEMC 25 (KLR) Magistrate's Courts
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Court
Magistrate's Courts
Case number
25
Citation
[2013] KEMC 25 (KLR)
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TypeElection PetitionPostureInterlocutory Application
Holding

The court found no sufficient evidence to support the allegations of electoral malpractices and illegalities.

Facts

The General Elections for Bobaracho County Assembly Ward were held on March 4, 2013. The petitioner alleged electoral malpractices and sought a recount.

Issues

  1. Compliance with Articles 81 and 86 of the Constitution, 2010
  2. Free, fair, and transparent elections
  3. Validity of the election results
  4. Reasonable cause of action
  5. Costs of the petition

Reasoning

The court considered the evidence and found no evidence to prove the allegations of impersonation of dead persons or exceeding the number of registered voters.

Outcome

The petition was dismissed.

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Constitution of Kenya 2010
  • Elections Act 2011
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