Eliud Musikongo Tenge v Nyongesa Sospeter Erastus & 2 others [2018] KEMC 10 (KLR)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 10
- Citation
- [2018] KEMC 10 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 March 2018
AI Summary
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TypeElection PetitionPosturePetitioner's appeal dismissedCoramJ.Kingori
Holding
The election was conducted in accordance with the Constitution and Elections Act, and the petitioner's claims are dismissed.
Facts
An election for the Member of County Assembly West Bukusu Ward was held, with Nyongesa Sospeter Erastus winning with 1,240 votes.
Issues
- election validity
- petitioner's challenge to the election results
Reasoning
The court found no evidence of irregularities or malpractices that would affect the election results, and the petitioner's claims were not proven.
Outcome
Petition dismissed
Orders
- Reconstitute the tally from form 36B with correct tallies for all candidates
- Gazette the right tally for the 1st Respondent
- Issue a certificate of determination to the Speaker Bungoma County Assembly
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Elections Act
- Constitution
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