Shafat v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) & 2 others (Election Petition E002 of 2022) [2023] KEMC 3 (KLR) (27 February 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 3
- Citation
- [2023] KEMC 3 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 February 2023
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TypeElection PetitionPosturePetitioner v. RespondentsCoramH. M. NYABERI (MR.)
Holding
The petition is dismissed, and the 3rd Respondent is declared the validly elected Member of County Assembly.
Facts
The Petitioner and 3rd Respondent were the only candidates for Member of County Assembly in Baraki Ward, Garissa County. The 3rd Respondent was declared the winner with 1779 votes, while the Petitioner received 1083 votes.
Issues
- Whether there was violence, illegalities, and irregularities in the electoral process
- Whether the election results were valid and null and void
Reasoning
The court found that the electoral process was marred by violence, illegalities, and irregularities, including the unlawful removal of agents and threats of violence, which affected the validity of the election results.
Outcome
Petition dismissed
Orders
- Declaration of 3rd Respondent as validly elected Member of County Assembly
- Award of costs to Respondents
Remedies
- None
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Constitution of Kenya, 2010
- Elections Act
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