Gerald Iha Thoya v Chiriba Daniel Chai & another [2017] KEMC 12 (KLR)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 12
- Citation
- [2017] KEMC 12 (KLR)
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TypeElection PetitionPosturePetitioner seeks an order for scrutiny and recount, Respondents seek to strike out the petitionCoramHON. S.R WEWA – PM
Holding
The petition is struck out with costs, and the application for scrutiny and recount is overruled.
Facts
The petitioner filed a petition on September 6, 2017, alleging election irregularities and seeking a declaration that the respondents committed such irregularities. The petition was amended on September 18, 2017, and includes affidavits and annexures.
Issues
- Whether the petition is defective and fails to state the election results
- Whether the petition should be struck out due to procedural defects
Reasoning
The court found the petition to be defective and lacking in material facts, particularly the declaration of election results. The court dismissed the petition and allowed the respondents' application to strike it out.
Outcome
The petition is struck out with costs
Orders
- Petition struck out
- Application for scrutiny and recount overruled
Remedies
- Costs awarded to respondents
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Elections Act No. 24 of 2011
- Elections (Parliamentary and County Election Petition Rules) 2017
- Supreme Court (Presidential Election Petition) Rules 2017
Cases cited (4)
- Ismail Suleiman and 9 others vs Returning officer Isiolo County and 2 others (Election petition (Meru) no 2 of 2013)
- Amina Hassan Ahmed vs Returning officer Mandera County and 2 others (Election petition (Nairobi) 4 of 2013)
- M'N Kina Petkery Shen Mint vs Regina Samwel Mbae and 2 others (Election petition Meru No. 4 of 2013)
- Gatirau Peter Munya vs Dickson Githinji and 2 others (Supreme Court petition No. 2b of 2014)
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