Philip Muia Kimeu & 2 others v IEBC & & 2 others [2018] KEMC 14 (KLR)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 14
- Citation
- [2018] KEMC 14 (KLR)
- Decided
- 1 March 2018
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TypeElection PetitionPostureAppeal from a lower court decisionCoramGilbert Shikwe (Mr) SRM
Holding
The petition is dismissed with costs to the respondents.
Facts
Three petitioners challenged the election of Stephen Nzue Mwanthi as Member of County Assembly for Ekalakala Ward in Narok County. The petition alleged voter bribery by Mwanthi, but the petitioners did not present evidence to support their claims.
Issues
- Standard of proof for voter bribery
- Weight of evidence from partisan versus non-partisan witnesses
- Nature of bribery acts committed by agents versus the candidate
Reasoning
The court found that the petitioners failed to present evidence to support their allegations of voter bribery, and the standard of proof required to invalidate an election due to such practices was not met.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Declaration that Mwanthi was duly elected
- Certificate of validity issued to Mwanthi
- Petition dismissed with costs
Remedies
- Costs awarded to respondents
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Elections Act 2011
- Elections Regulations 2012
Cases cited (3)
- Fredrick Otieno Outa-v-Jared Odoyo Okelo (2014)eKLR
- Raila Odinga Case (2013)eKLR
- Moses Masika Wetangula-v-Musikari Nazi Kombo (2014)eKLR
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