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Dickson Karani Yaa v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & 2 others [2018] KEMC 29 (KLR)

[2018] KEMC 29 (KLR) Magistrate's Courts
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Court
Magistrate's Courts
Case number
29
Citation
[2018] KEMC 29 (KLR)
Decided
27 February 2018
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TypeElection PetitionPosturePetitioner seeks recount of votes and declaration of victory
Holding

The court dismisses the petition and denies the recount request

Facts

The Petitioner contests the election results in Dabaso Ward, Kilifi North Constituency, alleging a 99 vote difference with the winner. He claims his agents reported discrepancies between announced votes and Form 36As.

Issues

  1. Lack of evidence for recount
  2. Hearsay evidence of vote discrepancies

Reasoning

The court finds the Petitioner's evidence insufficient and hearsay, and the 99 vote difference is significant.

Outcome

Petition dismissed

Orders

  • No recount of votes

Authorities cited

Legislation (3)
  • Constitution of Kenya 2010
  • Elections Act No. 11 of 2011
  • Parliamentary and County Elections Petition Rules, 2017
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