The High Court in Busia yesterday upheld the election of Budalang’i MP Raphael Wanjala. Judge Kiarie Waweru in his ruling said the petitioner did not prove allegations levelled against Mr Wanjala and the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.The court ruled that election was conducted in accordance with the Constitution and electoral laws. Petitioners Mercy Mola who is a university student and John Ndagwa were slapped with Sh6 million to be paid to electoral commission and Wanjala. Justice Waweru said the allegations that violence prior and during the election affected voter turnout were baseless since 77 % voter turnout was recorded. Wanjala hailed the verdict and asked the petitioners to comply by the order while the other MP's like Teso South MP waits the verdict today.
The High Court in Busia
yesterday upheld the election of Budalang’i MP Raphael Wanjala.
Judge Kiarie Waweru in his ruling said the petitioner did not prove
allegations levelled against Mr Wanjala and the Independent Electoral
and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
ALSO READ: NASA releases figures from 'IEBC servers', insists Raila won
vote
The court ruled that election was conducted in accordance with the
Constitution and electoral laws.
Petitioners Mercy Mola and John Ndagwa were slapped with Sh6 million to
be paid to electoral commission and Wanjala. Mola is a university
student.
Justice Waweru said the allegations that violence prior and during the
election affected voter turnout were baseless since 77.1 per cent voter
turnout was recorded.
Wanjala hailed the verdict and asked the petitioners to comply by the
order
Meanwhile, Teso South MP Geoffrey Omuse will know his fate today as the
court is set to deliver judgment on the petition challenging his
election
Read more at: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001267880/high-court-upholds-election-of-budalang-i-mp
Read more at: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001267880/high-court-upholds-election-of-budalang-i-mp
The High Court in Busia yesterday upheld the election of Budalang’i MP
Raphael Wanjala.
Judge Kiarie Waweru in his ruling said the petitioner did not prove
allegations levelled against Mr Wanjala and the Independent Electoral
and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
ALSO READ: NASA releases figures from 'IEBC servers', insists Raila won
vote
The court ruled that election was conducted in accordance with the
Constitution and electoral laws.
Petitioners Mercy Mola and John Ndagwa were slapped with Sh6 million to
be paid to electoral commission and Wanjala. Mola is a university
student.
Justice Waweru said the allegations that violence prior and during the
election affected voter turnout were baseless since 77.1 per cent voter
turnout was recorded.
Wanjala hailed the verdict and asked the petitioners to comply by the
order
Meanwhile, Teso South MP Geoffrey Omuse will know his fate today as the
court is set to deliver judgment on the petition challenging his
election
Read more at: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001267880/high-court-upholds-election-of-budalang-i-mp
Read more at: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001267880/high-court-upholds-election-of-budalang-i-mp
The High Court in Busia yesterday upheld the election of Budalang’i MP
Raphael Wanjala.
Judge Kiarie Waweru in his ruling said the petitioner did not prove
allegations levelled against Mr Wanjala and the Independent Electoral
and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
ALSO READ: NASA releases figures from 'IEBC servers', insists Raila won
vote
The court ruled that election was conducted in accordance with the
Constitution and electoral laws.
Petitioners Mercy Mola and John Ndagwa were slapped with Sh6 million to
be paid to electoral commission and Wanjala. Mola is a university
student.
Justice Waweru said the allegations that violence prior and during the
election affected voter turnout were baseless since 77.1 per cent voter
turnout was recorded.
Wanjala hailed the verdict and asked the petitioners to comply by the
order
Meanwhile, Teso South MP Geoffrey Omuse will know his fate today as the
court is set to deliver judgment on the petition challenging his
election
Read more at: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001267880/high-court-upholds-election-of-budalang-i-mp
Read more at: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001267880/high-court-upholds-election-of-budalang-i-mp
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