Sigh of relief: Lamu Governor Fahim Twaha was 'validly elected'Lamu Governor Fahim Twaha. [Photo, Standard]Lamu Governor Fahim Twaha was validly elected, the Supreme Court has declared.The Wednesday ruling followed a Court of Appeal decision to uphold Twaha’s victory. Twaha’s election was challenged by former Governor Issah Timamy. SEE ALSO :Political meddling pushing JSC towards total State takeoverThe court said Timamy did not prove claims of impartiality, dismissing the petition. The Supreme Court also dismissed an appeal by Mohammed Mohamud, upholding the election of Changamwe MP OmarMwinyi.

Source: Standard Digital February 06, 2019 09:03 UTC