Aramisi Makokha Nakhone v Mukhwana Laban Wanzala & 2 others [2017] KEMC 15 (KLR)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 15
- Citation
- [2017] KEMC 15 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 October 2017
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TypeElection PetitionPosturePetitioner's appeal dismissedCoramHonourable George Dulu, Majanja
Holding
The petition is dismissed for want of security for costs.
Facts
The Petitioner filed a petition challenging the election of the 1st respondent as the Member of County Assembly for Bukhayo East County Assembly Ward. The 1st respondent was re-elected on 8th August 2017.
Issues
- Petition withdrawal
- Security for costs
Reasoning
The court ruled that an election petition cannot be withdrawn without the leave of the court, and the requisite security for costs was not deposited.
Outcome
Petition dismissed
Orders
- Petition dismissed
- Petitioner pays costs of respondents
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Elections Act, 2011
- Elections (Parliamentary and County Elections) Petitions Rules, 2017
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