Dennis Duncan Muhanda v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & 2 others [2018] KEMC 73 (KLR)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 73
- Citation
- [2018] KEMC 73 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 January 2018
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TypeElection PetitionPostureApplication for leave to withdraw the petitionCoramHazel Wandere
Holding
The petitioner is granted leave to withdraw the petition.
Facts
The petitioner, Dennis Duncan Muhanda, did not vote during the election due to arrest at a polling station. He claims the respondents failed to discharge their duties as enshrined in the constitution and Elections Act.
Issues
- Whether the petitioner's failure to vote was due to the respondents' failure to discharge their duties
- Whether the petitioner's petition was filed within the time frame
Reasoning
The court found that the petitioner's failure to vote was due to arrest, and the respondents did not fail to discharge their duties as required by the constitution and Elections Act.
Outcome
The petitioner is granted leave to withdraw the petition.
Orders
- The petitioner is granted leave to withdraw the petition.
- Each party to pay its own costs.
- A certificate of determination of this petition shall issue in terms of section 86(I) of the Elections Act to the speaker of the County Assembly.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Elections Act
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