Supreme Court Upholds President Uhuru's Re-election

The Kenyan Supreme Court has on Monday morning upheld President Uhuru Kenyatta's October 26th victory.
Reading the unanimous verdict, Chief Justice David Maraga dismissed the two petitions seeking to have Uhuru's win cancelled.
Maraga ruled that the petition by former Kilome Member of Parliament Harun Mwau and another by members of civil society Njonjo Mue and Khelef Khalifa lacked merit and thus dismissed.
"The court has unanimously determined that the petitions are not merited. The petitions are hereby dismissed. The presidential election is upheld," Chief Justice David Marag said.
The hearings of the two petitions concluded on Thursday evening after petitioners, respondents and interested parties made their oral submissions before the six judges.
Chief Justice David Maraga, his deputy Philomena Mwilu and justices Njoki Ndung'u, Jackton Ojwang, Smoking Wanjala and Isaac Lenaola presided over the petition.
The respondents were Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), its chair Wafula Chebukati and President Uhuru. Presidential candidate Ekuru Aukot and Attorney General Githu Muigai were interested parties in the two petitions.
The six judges will read the detailed judgment in 21 days. The ruling paves way for the Swearing-in of President Uhuru on November 28th.
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Congratulations to the…
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Congratulations to the Judges for this decision.Give credit to the Supreme Court Judges where credit is due.This one is a good decision.Glory be to God.Now the country needs to focus on nation building.This 2017 presidential election chapter is closed.As for those who won and those who lost, the way forward is PEACE PEACE PEACE and nation building.God Bless Kenya.
Nangoja mchongoano
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Nangoja mchongoano
Wooii, Mwathani, Guest na…
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Wooii, Mwathani, Guest na Doreen watajinyonga leo
Because of what??…
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In reply to Wooii, Mwathani, Guest na… by Anonymous (not verified)
Because of what??
Uhuru verse Kenyatta??
I join 70% of Kenyans in saying::
Uhuru Kenyatta is not my President.
Jinyonge na hiyo.
No body asked whether he is…
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In reply to Because of what??… by Doreen (not verified)
No body asked whether he is president or not, live goes on without a missing a bit.
Ouch...your rejection of…
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In reply to Because of what??… by Doreen (not verified)
Ouch...your rejection of President Uhuru hurts. Please accept him so he can continue breathing and eating your approval.
If I was GEMA; fortunately I…
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In reply to Wooii, Mwathani, Guest na… by Anonymous (not verified)
If I was GEMA; fortunately I am NASAns. Unfortunately for you 11 out of 12 people who DIE in the Diaspora are GEMA(ns); only 1 is none GEMA(n). Think about and Lead your people to REPENTANCE (or they continue PERISHING in the Diaspora 11/12 of Kenyan Diasporans dying in the Diaspora).
@Guest1, thought you said…
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In reply to If I was GEMA; fortunately I… by Guest1 (not verified)
@Guest1, thought you said you are a nyeri girl now you say you are NASArian.Tiga kubogotha, it's Monday you should be sober.
Years from now I will say to…
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Years from now I will say to my Sons: And UhuRuto RUINED Kenya for 10 yrs. Then they will say: No! UhuRuto RULED Kenya for 10 yrs. And Will say: My Sons! Those that RULE lead with Measure; but those than RUIN lead with Mischief. UhuRuto led with Mischief and they Went Down (in History) as RUINNERS (not RULERS). So sad.
You are very wise today…
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In reply to Years from now I will say to… by Guest1 (not verified)
You are very wise today. Didn't know swallowing bile can make one so wise! None of the usual pontification?
@Guest 1, that will be a…
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In reply to Years from now I will say to… by Guest1 (not verified)
@Guest 1, that will be a pivotal time cos your sons will confirm you are totally crazy and they will cry for a parent they wish they had. Very sad indeed.
Believe Truth and Justice…
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Believe Truth and Justice and the 2 Shall Set You FREE. Believe Lies and Injustice and the 2 Shall Hold You HOSTAGE. Kenya has been Held HOSTAGE.
Whichever way you look at,…
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Whichever way you look at, Raila is done. It is a UNANIMOUS decision. Loud and clear. Remember Raila asking the supreme court to redeem itself? What goes around comes around. The top Kenyan top court has now redeemed itself. The nullification of the August 8 presidential election was unwarranted. But perhaps it was better that way so everyone can see who the real Raila is and I guess even the judges now understand him well. If Maraga himself went to cast his vote on October 26, who does Raila think he is to not respect the court's decision to go back the ballot in 30 days? The real crisis now is between Raila, Kalonzo, Mudavadi, and Wetangula. The three are not going to help Raila gain the political capital and reposition himself for 2022. Mark my word. That is where the real battle is. In the meantime, Uhuru and Ruto should utilize the next 5 years to work in regaining trust by Kenyans. The era of corruption and looting of national coffers should end.
True. He is done by THIEVES…
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In reply to Whichever way you look at,… by Hakika (not verified)
True. He is done by THIEVES and Walking Zombies.
Not my President.
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Not my President.
AM REALLY SORRY...SIMPLY…
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In reply to Not my President. by Doreen (not verified)
AM REALLY SORRY...SIMPLY MOVE ON DEAR
He he okay, even Democrats…
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In reply to Not my President. by Doreen (not verified)
He he okay, even Democrats said Trump is not my president... 1 year down , Trump is still president and life is going on ...........lol.
@Doreen. That is only in…
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In reply to Not my President. by Doreen (not verified)
@Doreen. That is only in your mind. When Uhuru go to another country the will be called the president of Kenya & commander of arm forces of Kenya
Guest1 or Doreen, which one…
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In reply to Not my President. by Doreen (not verified)
Guest1 or Doreen, which one of you was iphone4G??? or she is doing time or passed on?
Eh?..I will pinch myself…
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Eh?..I will pinch myself whilst I take this in. O.K! Good lord, didn't expect that as I thought Maraga was on Raila's gravy train! Now then, let the swearing in begin so we can resume our normal lives. Mhhh... forgot for a minute the mess called Odinga exists, so this will not go down well!
Maraga & 3 others have now…
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Maraga & 3 others have now realized their past mistake.This is what they should have done in the first petition.Let us now hope Raila will stop his childish celebrations of death.
I am waiting for mchongoano!
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I am waiting for mchongoano!
Glory to his name!!!. Down…
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Glory to his name!!!. Down with tribalism!!!. Down with hate that engulfs our Nation!!!. Now our nation makes a forward march. A march towards progress and development. A march for prosperity and glory.
Congrats to GATUNDU the Most…
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Congrats to GATUNDU the Most Beautiful Town in Kenya; with Most Peaceful & Prosperous People in Kenya.
Can the country now move…
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Can the country now move forward, oops but then again the menace , rebel Kony is still around . I'm sure we have not seen the last of him yet,his gods will ask for more sacrifice. I hear he is in Tanzania getting more uchawi!
Phew! what an electioneering…
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Phew! what an electioneering year it has been! All that ends well is well. JP celebrate in decorum, nasarians take the outcome in stride and all of us as a nation, lets learn and reflect on the lessons of 2017 elections processes (not events). Kenya has to continue edging its place as a beacon of progressive democracy south of Sahara and north of Limpopo. Go work!
Hate and tribalism are gone…
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Hate and tribalism are gone with this dinosaur RAILA or ALIAR whatever the case might be..
Mteja, don't bank on that. …
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Mteja, don't bank on that. He has gone to TZ to replenish his evil deeds. He will come back barking: tibim and all that gibberish they chant. Alafu wafuasi watafuata, plan is swear him in if Uhuru is sworn in. Drama.
Ai now we can move to what…
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Ai now we can move to what.Again I say NASA will not disappear even after your president is sworn in.Product boycotts and démonstrations will continue. A cat has 9 lives and as Baba said there are many ways to skin a cat.Watu wa NASA bado tuko .
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