The Supreme Court of Kenya on Monday upheld the election victory of Uhuru Kenyatta on October 26 stating that his victory was legitimate and now paving way for his swearing in for a second term.
This was the second time the Supreme Court was ruling on a petition challenging Kenyatta’s election victory after nullifying the previous petition challenging the August 8 election results.
The Chief Justice David Maraga said during the ruling that “the court has unanimously ruled that the petitions are not merited”
He said “the presidential elections of 26th October is hereby upheld and so is the election of Uhuru Kenyatta.”
With all the six judges ruling on Monday to upheld Kenyatta’s victory on October 26, the incumbent president would now be sworn in for a second term on November 28.
There was wild jubilation outside the Supreme Court building by Kenyatta’s supporters.
Celebrations outside the Supreme Court following the Supreme Court ruling. #SABCNEWS pic.twitter.com/bDYfd1pCs4
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A fresh election was ordered to be held within 60 days after the August 8 election results were nullified on September 1.
The opposition coalition led by Raila Odinga boycotting the re-run poll together with his supporters sparking violence in parts of the country.
Mr. Odinga has refused to recognize Mr. Kenyatta’s victory on October 26 describing it as a “fraud”.
Source: Africafeeds.com
