Joseph Kiponda v Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission (IEBC) & another [2013] KEMC 35 (KLR)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 35
- Citation
- [2013] KEMC 35 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 August 2013
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TypeElection PetitionPosturePetitioner's application for scrutiny and recount of votesCoramY.A. SHIKANDA Ag SRM
Holding
The court orders a scrutiny and recount of votes in the specified polling stations.
Facts
The petitioner alleged irregularities and alterations in the voting process and documents, particularly in forms 35 and 36 for Ganda ward, which raised doubts about the credibility of the tallying exercise.
Issues
- Irregularities in the voting process
- Alleged alterations in voting documents
- Manipulation of tallying exercise
Reasoning
The court finds that there were irregularities and alterations in the voting process, particularly in forms 35 and 36 for Ganda ward, which necessitated the scrutiny and recount.
Outcome
Petitioner's application succeeds
Orders
- Scrutiny and recount of votes in specified polling stations
- Agents allowed for each party
Remedies
- Scrutiny and recount of votes
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Elections (General) Regulations, 2012
- Voting and Registration of Voters Act, 2011
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