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Ephantus Kariithi Mwangi v I.E.B.C. & another [2013] KEMC 60 (KLR)

[2013] KEMC 60 (KLR) Magistrate's Courts
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Court
Magistrate's Courts
Case number
60
Citation
[2013] KEMC 60 (KLR)
Decided
5 September 2013
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TypeElection PetitionPostureRespondent filed a replying affidavitCoramD.S Majanja, Marage, Rawal
Holding

The election was not void and the petitioner is not entitled to the relief sought.

Facts

The 2nd respondent was returned as member of County Assembly representative for Mugogodo East Ward after the 2013 General Elections. The petitioner filed a petition alleging discrepancies and malpractice in the election process.

Issues

  1. Conspiracy between 1st respondent officials and 2nd respondent
  2. Arrival and sealing of ballot boxes
  3. Opening and recount of ballot boxes
  4. Discrepancy between announced and tallying results
  5. Transparency and fairness of the election process

Reasoning

The court found no evidence of conspiracy, timely arrival of ballot boxes, or discrepancies in the results. The election was conducted transparently and fairly.

Outcome

Petition dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Elections Act 2011
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