Homa Bay Governor Cyprian Awiti can breath a sigh of relief after the Supreme Court overturned a High Court decision to nullify his elections. This means that the sickly governor who was represented by super lawyer James Orengo will serve his remaining term as Homa Bay Governor.
The petition challenging the election of Awiti, popularly known as Akuba, was filed in September 2017 by former Kasipul MP Oyugi Magwanga.
The suit challenging his election originated from the High Court and headed to the Appellate court. Both rulings nullified his victory in the August 8, 2017 race.Three judges at the Court of Appeal upheld an earlier decision by High Court judge Joseph Karanja.
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