Magarini MP Harisson Kombe has lost his parliamentary seat.
The Supreme Court upheld ruling made by the Court of Appeal
The Court ruled that Kombe engaged in election irregularities and affirmed the judgment of the Court of Appeal, leading to the nullification of the August 9, 2022 election of the ODM candidate.
Justices Smokin Wanjala, Njoki Ndungu and Mohammed Ibrahim found that Kombe, who ran on an ODM ticket, engaged in ballot stuffing and altering of election results.
The petition was filed by his opponent Stanley Karisa Kenga of United Democratic Alliance (UDA) in the Magarini Constituency, Kilifi County during the 2022 general elections.
[Magarini Constituency UDA candidate in the august, 2022 general elections Stanley Karisa Kenga. He filed petition against Kombe citing election malpractices. Photo/courtesy/May, 31, 24].
“You kept the faith and certainly the UDA Party will keep its faith in you. You remain the sole UDA candidate for Magarini Constituency as has been the practice and tradition of political parties for those who successfully petition against the theft of their victories. They robbed you off your victory by a paltry 21 votes. Now step up my brother and be the next Magarini MP. The UDA Party led by our Party Leader Dr William Samoei Ruto will step up for you,” posted UDA Vice Chairperson Hassan Omar Hassan.
