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Shitandi Edith Were v Henry Majimbo Okumu & 2 others [2018] KEMC 54 (KLR)

[2018] KEMC 54 (KLR) Magistrate's Courts
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Court
Magistrate's Courts
Case number
54
Citation
[2018] KEMC 54 (KLR)
Decided
8 February 2018
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TypeElection PetitionPosturePetitioner seeks to have the election results declared null and void due to alleged electoral malpractices.CoramJ.Kingori
Holding

The court declares Henry Majimbo Okumu validly elected as Member of County Assembly Khalaba Ward.

Facts

An election for Member of County Assembly Khalaba Ward was held on 8 August 2017 with 8 candidates. Henry Majimbo Okumu was declared the winner.

Issues

  1. Validity of the election results
  2. Provision of evidence for electoral malpractices
  3. Interference with the free choice of voters

Reasoning

The court found no evidence of widespread bribery or malpractices that interfered with the free choice of voters. The elections were conducted in accordance with the principles and in the written law.

Outcome

Petition dismissed

Orders

  • Costs follow the cause

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Election Act 2011
  • Constitution of Kenya 2010
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