John Mbaabu Murithi v Jacob Mwirigi Muthuri & 2 others [2013] KEMC 54 (KLR)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 54
- Citation
- [2013] KEMC 54 (KLR)
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TypeElection PetitionPosturePetitioner vs. RespondentsCoramD.O. Onyango
Holding
The 1st Respondent was validly elected as the county assembly representative for Kibirichia Ward. The petitioner's allegations of vote tampering were not substantiated.
Facts
The 1st Respondent, Jacob Mwirigi Muthuri, was declared the winner of the Kibirichia Ward representative election in Buuri constituency on March 4, 2013. The petitioner, John Mbaabu Murithi, and five others contested the election results.
Issues
- Whether the 1st Respondent was validly elected as the county assembly representative for Kibirichia Ward.
- Whether there were anomalies in the counting and tallying of votes.
- If there were such anomalies, whether they materially affected the outcome of the elections.
- What reliefs or consequential orders should be made in the circumstances.
- Who should bear costs of the petition.
Reasoning
The court found that the petitioner failed to provide credible evidence to support his allegations of vote tampering. The court also noted that the election was conducted in accordance with the law.
Outcome
The petition was dismissed.
Orders
- Awarded costs capped at Ksh.400,000 to each party, to be taxed and certified by the judge.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Joho -v- Nyange and another (2008) 3KLR EP 500
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