Richard Tong'i in Kisii Law Court during the hearing of a petition challenging his win. (Photo Kwamboka)
Kisii High Court Judge Anthony Ndung'u has dismissed application of recount and scrutiny in a petition case challenging the win of Mr Richard Tong'i the MP Nyaribari Chache .
Mr Chris Bichage who contested on an ODM ticket filed an application of recount and scrutiny before the court.
This happene after petitions by Zaheer Jhanda and James Kenani were dismissed.
Justice Ndung'u stated that the petitioner would not be guaranteed the order for scrutiny and recount because he filed his petition late.
"The petitioner did not indicate the specific polling stations which the wanted the scrutiny done," said the judge.
In his affidavit, the petitioner stated that some in polling stations the number of votes cat exceeded the number of registered voters.
The petitioner is being represented by Omwanza and Ombati advocate.
While Mr Tong'i (respondent) is represented by lawyer Okong'o Omogeni .
Judgement of the petition will be on 28/2/2018.