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Shadrack Kirwa Tarus v Jackson Swadi Kedogo & another [2018] KEMC 71 (KLR)

[2018] KEMC 71 (KLR) Magistrate's Courts
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Magistrate's Courts
Case number
71
Citation
[2018] KEMC 71 (KLR)
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TypeElection PetitionPosturePetitioner vs. RespondentsCoramDolphina Alego, SNR. Principal Magistrate
Holding

The elections are declared void due to the identified irregularities and malpractices.

Facts

The elections were held on August 8, 2017, and the Petitioner alleged that the results were void due to irregularities and malpractices.

Issues

  1. Voidness of the elections due to irregularities
  2. Spoiling of votes by Presiding Officers and Polling Clerks

Reasoning

The court found that the elections were marred with fatal irregularities, including allowing unregistered voters to vote and spoiling votes to affect the Petitioner's tally.

Outcome

The elections are declared void

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