Lukas Ongaki v Samwel Kenny Nyangenya & 2 others [2013] KEMC 74 (KLR)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 74
- Citation
- [2013] KEMC 74 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 May 2013
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TypeElection PetitionPostureApplication for Scrutiny, Recount and Re-tallying of VotesCoramK.Sambu PM
Holding
Application for scrutiny, recount, and re-tallying of votes lacking merit due to non-compliance with election rules and failure to establish sufficient reasons.
Facts
The petitioner, Lukas Ongaki, sought scrutiny, recount, and re-tallying of votes cast in the March 2013 general elections for Bobaracho County Assembly Ward. The 1st Respondent, Samwel Kenny Nyangenya, and 2nd Respondent, Ng'eny Robert, opposed the application.
Issues
- Necessity for scrutiny under election rules and constitution
- Establishment of sufficient reasons for scrutiny
Reasoning
The court found the application non-compliant with section 32(1)(2) of the election rules and that the petitioner failed to establish sufficient reasons for scrutiny.
Outcome
Application rejected with costs awarded to the respondents.
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Elections (Parliamentary and County Elections) Petitions Rules 2013
- Elections Act 2011
- Constitution of Kenya 2010
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