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Long wait ends as Supreme Court delivers verdict on Raila petition

Supreme Court judges (from left) Njoki Ndung'u, Smokin Wanjala, Philomena Mwilu, David Maraga, Jackton Ojwang' and Isaac Lenaola. They will today rule on a presidential petition filed by the Opposition. [George Njunge, Standard]

Seven Supreme Court judges will today decide whether to uphold President Uhuru Kenyatta’s re-election or order a fresh election within 60 days.

The landmark decision on the petition by NASA presidential candidate Raila Odinga will not only change the country’s political destiny, but will also be a precedence setter in determining election disputes filed over the August 8 General Election.

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