Theophilus Kalama Fondo v Returning Officer Magarini Sub County & 2 others [2017] KEMC 59 (KLR)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 59
- Citation
- [2017] KEMC 59 (KLR)
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TypeElection PetitionPostureRespondents filed applications to strike out the petition and award costs.CoramLike Korir, Majanja, Onyancha, Otieno, Potter, Sitati, Thande, Weldon, Weldon Korir
Holding
The Petition is fatally defective and is hereby struck out.
Facts
The Petitioner challenged the election of Peter Ziro Ngowa as Garashi Ward Representative to the Kilifi County Assembly. The 1st and 2nd Respondents declared Ngowa as the winner.
Issues
- Defects in the Petition
- Failure to state election results and date of declaration
Reasoning
The Petition lacks vital prescribed content, including the election results and date of declaration. The Petitioner did not justify his failure to provide this information.
Outcome
The Petition is struck out.
Orders
- The Petition of Theophilus Kalama Fondo dated 6th September 2017 and filed in court on 6th September 2017 be struck out
Remedies
- The costs of the petition to be borne by the petitioner and capped at 1,500,000/-
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Elections Act
- Elections Petitions (Parliamentary and County Elections) Rules 2017
Cases cited (2)
- Rozah Akinyi Buyu v IEBC & 2 Others (2014) eKLR
- Andama v Benjamin Andolo Andayi Election Petition No. 8 of 2013
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