Esther Waithira Chege V Manoah Karega Mboku [2013] KEMC 31 (KLR)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 31
- Citation
- [2013] KEMC 31 (KLR)
AI Summary
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TypeElection PetitionPosturePetitioner seeks to invalidate the election and declare herself the winner
Holding
The petition is dismissed. The 1st Respondent is validly elected. The Petitioner is not entitled to the reliefs sought.
Facts
The election for County Assembly Representative for Nairobi South Ward was held on 04/03/2013. Esther Waithira Chege and Manoah Karega Mboku were the candidates. The results were disputed by the Petitioner.
Issues
- Whether the 1st Respondent's votes were understated
- Whether there were any election offences committed
- Whether credible and valid elections were carried out
- Whether the 1st Respondent is validly elected
- Whether the Petitioner is entitled to the reliefs sought in the petition
Reasoning
The discrepancies in the forms 35 did not materially affect the election. The results were verifiable and the recount established this.
Outcome
Petition dismissed
Orders
- The 2nd Respondent shall bear the costs of the petition
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