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Supreme Court orders fresh round of Uhuru-Raila poll contest

(From left)Hon.Justice Njoki Susanna Ndung'u,Smokin Wanjala ,deputy chief justice Philomena Mwilu,Chief Justice David Maraga, Jackton Ojwang and Justice Isaac Lenaola Six beach Judges during the ruling of presidential results at Supreme court on 1st September 2017. [Edward Kiplimo,Standard]

Kenya is now preparing for another grueling presidential election in 60 days after the Supreme Court annulled President Uhuru Kenyatta re-election, citing massive irregularities and non-compliance with the Constitution.

In a majority decision of four against two, the judges set a precedence, being the first time a court was invalidating the election of a president in Africa, and in the process gave National Super Alliance (NASA) leader Raila Odinga another chance to battle it out for the presidency.

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