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Wilson Waweru Wambugu v IEBC & 3 others [2013] KEMC 69 (KLR)

[2013] KEMC 69 (KLR) Magistrate's Courts
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Magistrate's Courts
Case number
69
Citation
[2013] KEMC 69 (KLR)
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TypePetitionPosturePetitioner seeks scrutiny and recount of votesCoramT.M. MWANGI (PM), Maina Kagio, Ndegwa
Holding

A scrutiny and recount will be conducted at Kanjuu Primary School Polling Station and Ngiriambu Primary School Polling Station

Facts

Petitioner filed a petition on 8/4/2013 requesting a scrutiny and recount of votes in Njukiini ward. Four witnesses testified on his behalf, and five witnesses for the respondents. The trial closed on 17/6/2013, and the parties filed written submissions.

Issues

  1. Petitioner's request for a scrutiny and recount of votes in Kanjuu Primary School Polling Station and Ngiriambu Primary School Polling Station
  2. Supervision of the scrutiny and recount process
  3. Agents allowed to be present during the exercise
  4. Timing of the scrutiny exercise

Reasoning

The court found the petitioner's request for a scrutiny and recount of votes in Njukiini ward to be valid.

Outcome

Petitioner's request for a scrutiny and recount of votes in Kanjuu Primary School Polling Station and Ngiriambu Primary School Polling Station is granted

Orders

  • Scrutiny and recount to be conducted at Kanjuu Primary School Polling Station and Ngiriambu Primary School Polling Station
  • Supervision of the exercise by the Registrar of this Election Court
  • Petitioner and respondents each allowed 2 agents to be present during the exercise
  • Scrutiny exercise to commence on 19/8/2013 at 9:00am and proceed on a day-to-day basis until conclusion
  • Case to be mentioned on 22/8/2013 for further directions
  • Costs to be determined based on the outcome of the petition

Remedies

  • Scrutiny and recount of votes in Kanjuu Primary School Polling Station and Ngiriambu Primary School Polling Station
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