Poll petitions turn ugly as witch doctor tells court how he helped MCA win seat

Former Olposimoru MCA Wilfred Kikaet outside a Narok Court after proceedings on the election petition. The court nullified his election. Wilson Masikonde accused him of using witchcraft to win the seat [File, Standard]

As hearing of election petitions filed after 2017 polls concludes in a few days, many will remember the dramatic twists and turns that defined the courtroom battles.

The cases were marked with bloated fees, winding legalese and peppered narrations on the involvement of witchcraft in seeking public office.