Peter Kipkirui Langat v Robert Kipkirui Metet & 2 others [2013] KEMC 28 (KLR)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 28
- Citation
- [2013] KEMC 28 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 August 2013
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TypeElection PetitionPosturePetitioner's appeal dismissedCoramV. Karanja
Holding
The 1st Respondent, Robert Kipkirui Metet, was validly elected as the Member of County Assembly Silibwet Township Ward.
Facts
On March 4, 2013, voters in Bomet Central Constituency, Silibwet Township Ward, elected a Member of County Assembly. The petitioner, Peter Kipkirui Langat, was declared the winner with 4,696 votes, while the 1st Respondent, Robert Kipkirui Metet, received 4,391 votes and the 3rd candidate, Thomas Kipkemoi Rotich, received 415 votes.
Issues
- Who was validly elected as Member of County Assembly Silibwet Township Ward in the election held on 4th March, 2013?
Reasoning
The court found that despite minor errors and irregularities, the election was free and fair, reflecting the will of the Bomet Central electorate.
Outcome
Petition dismissed with costs to the Respondents
Orders
- A certificate to the effect shall be issued forthwith and served upon the Speaker of the Senate, National Assembly, and Bomet County Assembly
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Constitution of Kenya, 2010
- Election Act, 2011
- Elections (Parliamentary and County Elections) Petition Rules, 2013
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