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Constitutional Law [2017] KESC 32 (KLR)

Odinga & another v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & 2 others

Odinga & another v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & 2 others [2017] KESC 32 (KLR)

The Supreme Court of Kenya annulled the 2017 presidential election, finding constitutional and statutory non-compliance, especially in results transmission.

  • Presidential Election Validity
  • Electoral Irregularities
  • Transmission Of Results
  • Compliance With Constitution
  • Impact Of Illegalities
  • Election Integrity
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Constitutional Law [2013] KESC 6 (KLR)

Odinga & 5 others v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & 3 others

Odinga & 5 others v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & 3 others [2013] KESC 6 (KLR)

The Supreme Court held that the 2013 presidential election was conducted in a free, fair, transparent, and credible manner in substantial compliance with the Constitution and the law. The court found that while there were irregularities in the voter registration process, tallying, and use of technology, these were not so substantial as to affect the credibility or outcome of the election. The legal burden of proof lay with the petitioners, who failed to demonstrate that any non-compliance materially affected the results. The court clarified that only valid votes are to be considered in determ…

  • Presidential Election Validity
  • Vote Tallying And Thresholds
  • Burden And Standard Of Proof In Election Petitions
  • Role Of Technology In Elections
  • Voter Register Integrity
  • Judicial Restraint In Political Questions
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