IEBC Welcomes Supreme Court Verdict

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has welcomed the unanimous decision by the Supreme Court, which upheld the October 26th repeat presidential elections.

In a statement following the ruling, IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati said the Supreme Court’s decision affirms IEBC's commitment to holding a free and fair election.

“The unanimous determination by the honorable court affirms our resolve and deliberate efforts to conduct, free, fair and credible elections. We wait the reasoned judgment to inform our post-election evaluation that is about to commence; as well as initiatives focused on developing our institution and enhancing electoral democracy,” read the statement from IEBC.

In its unanimous decision read by Chief Justice David Maraga, the court dismissed the two petitions challenging President Uhuru Kenyatta’s re-election, noting that they lacked merit.

“Having carefully considered the above issues, the specific prayers in every petition as well as the Constitution and applicable laws, the court has unanimously determined that the petitions are not merited,” ruled the Supreme Court.

Justice Maraga said the court would deliver a detailed decision within 21 days.

The ruling paves way for President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto to be sworn in for a second term in office on Tuesday, November 28th. Preparations are already underway for the swearing-in ceremony at Kasarani Stadium.