Election petitioners have however, had to pay huge costs as judges continue to dismiss tens of the cases, months after a similarly expensive election. Recently on February 12, 2017, Justice Kiarie Waweru dismissed Peter Odima’s petition challenging Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong’s win, on grounds that it lacked merit. “The petition lacks merit…the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) conducted a free, fair and credible election,” said Judge Muchelule during the ruling. The former Justice and Constitutional minister faulted the cost saying it was punitive as the case had not proceeded to hearing. “@NationBreaking @StandardKenya i was in court today for my petition appeal where we successfully applied for Judge Odek JA to recuse himself from hearing my appeal.

Source: Standard Digital February 13, 2018 09:00 UTC