Ibrahim Aruna Aramadhani v Evans Bwire Barasa & another [2018] KEMC 67 (KLR)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 67
- Citation
- [2018] KEMC 67 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 January 2018
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TypeElection PetitionPosturePetitioner vs RespondentsCoramHon Martha A. Nanzushi
Holding
The court declares that Evans Bwire Barasa was validly elected as the Agenga Nanguba Ward representative in the general election held on August 8, 2017.
Facts
The petitioner lodged a petition alleging flawed conduct in the election of Evans Bwire Barasa as the member of county assembly for Agenga Nanguba Ward, Funyula Constituency. The election was held on August 8, 2017, and Barasa was declared the winner.
Issues
- Whether the election was free and fair
- Whether the petitioner was satisfied with the result
Reasoning
The court found that the petitioner failed to prove his case to the required standards, and the election met the constitutional threshold for integrity and democratic process.
Outcome
Petition dismissed
Orders
- Petitioner to bear costs capped at 500,000/=
- Certificate to be issued
Authorities cited
Legislation (5)
- Constitution of Kenya 2010
- Elections Act No. 24 of 2011
- Elections (General) Regulations 2012
- Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Act No. 9 of 2011
- Elections (Parliamentary and County Elections) Petition Rules
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