Kisumu Woman Representative Rosa Buyu at a past event. [Photo/ standardmedia.co.ke]
Kisumu Women Representative Rosa Buyu has received reprieve after the Kisumu High Court on Thursday upheld her victory in the August 8 polls.
Buyu’s victory in last year’s election was challenged by Grace Akumu who wanted the win to be annulled on grounds that the election was marred by irregularities.
In her ruling, Justice Justice Thripsisa Cherere said Akumu's petition lacked merit.
The judge further said that Buyu was validly elected.
The petitioner has been directed to pay costs amounting to about four million shillings to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), the Returning Officer (RO) and the Women rep.
Buyu vied for the seat on an ODM party ticket.
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