Kenya’s top court retires to write election ruling
In their rebuttals, lawyers for the respondents, who include Mr Ruto and the electoral commission, mounted a spirited defence asking the court to dismiss the case because no evidence had been provided to prove the elections were rigged.
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Kenya’s Supreme Court has concluded hearing a petition seeking to overturn the outcome of the 9 August presidential election.
During Friday’s proceedings, lawyers for the petitioners accused the electoral commission of failing to comply with orders to open servers for scrutiny.
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Lawyers representing veteran politician Raila Odinga urged the court to nullify President-elect William Ruto’s win, citing alleged irregularities.
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In their rebuttals, lawyers for the respondents, who include Mr Ruto and the electoral commission, mounted a spirited defence asking the court to dismiss the case because no evidence had been provided to prove the elections were rigged.
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It will be an anxious wait for the ruling that could change Kenya’s political landscape.
The judgement will be made on Monday.
Source: BBC
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