18th January, 2019
The Supreme Court has upheld the election of Lamu senator Anwar Loitiptip that was earlier annulled by the court of appeal in Mombasa Justice Njoki Ndungu stated that Loitiptip was validly elected on the account of evidence provided by his lawyer and the independent electoral and boundaries commission. The court of appeal had earlier overturned his win stating that it was marred with irregularities.It's not just the Lamu senator who is celebrating triumph over a long winding petition. Emabkasi east member of parliament Paul Ongili also know as Babu Owino has had a final laugh too