Court quashes petition against National Assembly Chief Whip

Mumias East MP Benjamin Washiali (left) celebrates with his supporters outside a Kakamega court after a petition challenging his victory was thrown out. [Chrispen Sechere, Standard]

The court has dismissed a petition challenging the victory of National Assembly Chief Whip and Mumias East MP Benjamin Washiali.

David Wamatsi, who contested the seat and lost, had filed a petition challenging the victory of Mr Washiali (Jubilee) who garnered 13,849 against his 9,315 votes.