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Petitioners to pay Governor ole Lenku Sh7.5 million costs

Kajiado County Governor Joseph Ole Lenku (center) being congratulated by former Kajiado Senator Peter Mositet (right) and a former Minister David Sankori after a petition filed against him was dismissed yesterday. [Photo/PETERSON GITHAIGA]

Kajiado Governor Joseph ole Lenku yesterday survived an attempt to invalidate his August 8 election when a petition filed against him was dismissed.

The High Court in Kajiado refused to nullify Mr Lenku's victory and dismissed almost all allegations, most of which revolved around a dispute over 32,000 votes.

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