Joseph Kibiego Koech v Gabriel Mibei & 2 others [2018] KEMC 50 (KLR)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 50
- Citation
- [2018] KEMC 50 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 February 2018
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TypeElection PetitionPosturePetitioner's appeal dismissedCoramD. K. Matutu Esq. [Senior Resident Magistrate]
Holding
The petition is dismissed with costs to the 1st Respondent. The 1st Respondent was validly elected as Member of County Assembly for Angata Barrikoi Ward.
Facts
Joseph Kibiego Koech filed a petition alleging irregularities in the election of Gabriel Mibei as Member of County Assembly for Angata Ward, Kilgoris Constituency, on August 8, 2017.
Issues
- election compliance
- irregularities
- integrity of the election
- declaration validity
- consequential orders
Reasoning
The court found no basis for recount and the petition did not comply with the Election Petition Rules, particularly Rule 8(1) and 12(1). The omission of the date of the election and the declaration of results was not fatal.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Petition dismissed with costs
- 1st Respondent validly elected
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Elections Act
- Elections General Regulations, 2012
Cases cited (2)
- Martha Wangari Karua & Another vs. IEBC & 3 Others (2017) eKLR
- Raila 2 (2017)
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