Supreme Court orders fresh presidential elections in Kenya

The re-election of President Uhuru Kenyatta has been set aside and fresh presidential elections ordered by Kenya’s Supreme Court.

Two judges dissented while four upheld a petition filed by losing candidate Raila Odinga and his running mate Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka on 18 August 2017.

In a split decision, Chief Justice David Maraga, his deputy Philemena Mwilu, Judges Smokin Wanjala, Isaac Lenaola,
upheld the petition on the grounds that the election had not been conducted in accordance with the
Constitution. Judge Njoki Ndung’u and Jackton Ojwang’ dissented.

The next election must be held within 60 days.

The petition pointed out various irregularities in the election.

Kenyatta says while he respects the court’s decision he does not agree with it.

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