Daudi Yusuf Heri v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) & 4 others [2017] KEMC 18 (KLR)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 18
- Citation
- [2017] KEMC 18 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 December 2017
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TypeElection PetitionPosturePetitioner's Petition Struck Out, Costs AwardedCoramLANGAT- KOECH C .BETTY
Holding
The petition is struck out for failing to comply with the Election Rules.
Facts
The petitioner, Daudi Yusuf Heri, challenged the election of Mwinyi Burudai Mwawandembo as a Member of County Assembly for Kwale, Tiwi Ward. He alleged importation of voters and other electoral malpractices at Chai and Mwachema primary school polling stations.
Issues
- Validity of the election of the 5th respondent
- Compliance with Election Rules
Reasoning
The court found the petition lacking in compliance with the Election Rules and thus struck it out.
Outcome
Petition Struck Out
Orders
- Petition Struck Out
- Costs Awarded to Respondents
Remedies
- Instruction Fee Awarded to Respondents
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Election Act, 2011
- Elections (Parliamentary and County Elections) Petition Rules, 2017
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