Kenya’s Supreme Court has rejected challenges to the presidential election and upheld Deputy President William Ruto’s win. In a judgment read by Chief Justice Martha Koome, the seven-judge bench unanimously ruled that the August 9 presidential election was conducted in line with the country’s constitution. While delivering the judgment, Chief Justice Martha Koome said that […]
Deputy President William Ruto has been declared the winner of Kenya’s presidential election amid dramatic scenes. Kenya’s election body on August 15, 2022, declared William Ruto the winner of the country’s close-fought presidential election, despite several commissioners rejecting the results. The announcement was delayed amid scuffles and allegations of vote-rigging by Mr Odinga’s campaign. Independent […]