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Raila, Karua plead with top court to give Kenyans a second chance to elect president
Orengo urges Supreme Court to allow petition, declare Ruto was not validly declared president-elect. Murgor argues they had proved Forms 34A from some polling stations were changed.
By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 1 year ago
Raila, Karua plead with top court to give Kenyans a second chance to elect president
Focus turns to Supreme Court judges as parties close their submissions
Justice Koome asks for prayers to ensure they render verdict that brings harmony and joy. Lawyers for both the petitioners and respondents upbeat they will win contest.
By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 1 year ago
Focus turns to Supreme Court judges as parties close their submissions
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Ruto lawyers say petitions 'works of fiction'
Ngatia asked the judges not to take the country back to an election cycle by nullifying Ruto's victory which will allow the political class to continue holding the country at ransom.
By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 1 year ago
Ruto lawyers say petitions 'works of fiction'
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Plaintiffs call for Chebukati's head over alleged bungling of presidential poll
Lawers for Raila Odinga tell Supreme Court IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati appointed himself as the national returning officer illegally and failed to appoint a deputy.
By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 1 year ago
Plaintiffs call for Chebukati's head over alleged bungling of presidential poll
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Four commissioners ask court to ignore electoral agency chief
Vice-chair Juliana Cherera, commissioners Justus Nyangaya, Francis Wanderi and Irene Masit argued that the IEBC system was infiltrated.
By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 1 year ago
Four commissioners ask court to ignore electoral agency chief
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Azimio lays out case on how poll body messed up
James Orengo, who was recently elected Siaya governor, summed up their submissions stating the what happened at the national tallying centre was a crime that should not go unpunished.
By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 1 year ago
Azimio lays out case on how poll body messed up
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Court declines to be drawn into IEBC fights
Supreme Court judges ruled that it was not their business to decide for the commission on which lawyers to appoint and that each faction is at liberty to appoint who they want.
By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 1 year ago
Court declines to be drawn into IEBC fights
Court spells out tough guidelines for hearing presidential petition
The seven judges of the apex court set three days for which the seven petitions will be heard, the respondents heard and a rejoinder for the parties for any issue raised addressed.
By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 1 year ago
Court spells out tough guidelines for hearing presidential petition
LSK, ICJ and three scholars join as friends of the court
The seven judges also allowed the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) Kenya to participate in the proceedings.
By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 1 year ago
LSK, ICJ and three scholars join as friends of the court
Blow to Wajackoyah, Mwaure and Kuria as petitions blocked
Judges Martha Koome, Philomena Mwilu, Mohamed Ibrahim, Smokin Wanjala, Njoki Ndungu, Isaac Lenaola and William Ouko ruled that Kuria's petition had no substance.
By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 1 year ago
Blow to Wajackoyah, Mwaure and Kuria as petitions blocked
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We have proved our case beyond doubt, Azimio leaders tell court
Azimio claim IEBC chairman has admitted to electoral fraud which makes the results illegitimate. The two say Ruto failed to address issues raised and instead resorted to attacking their personalities.
By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 1 year ago
We have proved our case beyond doubt, Azimio leaders tell court
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Francis Wanderi: 'Chebukati locked us out, cooked up presidential results'
Wanderi claimed results declared by IEBC chair Wafula Chebukati were his own and did not emanate from the results collated from the over 46,000 polling stations across the country.
By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 1 year ago
Francis Wanderi: 'Chebukati locked us out, cooked up presidential results'
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Juliana Cherera: How presidential election was compromised
Cherera cites illegal transfer of returning officers, altered forms 34A and 34b and blocking commissioners from tallying and verifying votes.
By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 1 year ago
Juliana Cherera: How presidential election was compromised
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Wafula Chebukati: IEBC mounted a clean election, resisted bids to alter results
He claims decision to reject push by various actors, including some members of National Security Advisory, to favour Raila led to split in IEBC, wants court to dismiss all petitions.
By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 1 year ago
Wafula Chebukati: IEBC mounted a clean election, resisted bids to alter results
Presidential poll marred by irregularities, claims Masit
According to the commissioner, the presidential election was marred by several instances that did not depict the transparency expected in a General Election.
By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 1 year ago
Presidential poll marred by irregularities, claims Masit
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Presidential petition: Inside Ruto's replying affidavit
According to Ruto, the dispute is not new but rather a pattern of challenging poll results. He said the issues raised are insignificant to warrant nullification of his victory
By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 1 year ago
Presidential petition:  Inside Ruto's replying affidavit
IEBC submits all presidential election results forms to top court
The commission was complying with electoral laws that state that it must file all records of presidential election results within 48 hours after being served with a petition challenging the outcome.
By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 1 year ago
IEBC submits all presidential election results forms to top court
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Raila: This is where my votes were stolen
Raila and Karua in their petition at the Supreme Court challenging Ruto's win claimed the counties were the epicentre of the rigging scheme in the DP's perceived strongholds.
By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 1 year ago
Raila: This is where my votes were stolen
IEBC robbed us of victory - Raila and Karua
They want the court to declare that the presidential election was not done in accordance with the Constitution and declare them the winners or order a fresh election within 60 days.
By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 1 year ago
IEBC robbed us of victory - Raila and Karua
Seven other petitioners challenge Ruto win
The petitioners include human rights activists, politicians and voters who claim the election was marred with irregularities.
By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 1 year ago
Seven other petitioners challenge Ruto win
One person killed in Tana River violence
One person was killed at the weekend in fresh ethnic violence between pastoralists and herders in Tana River County, even as leaders proposed a task force to mark a boundary that has been a source of conflict.
By Hassan Barisa and Philip Mwakio 8 years ago
One person killed in Tana River violence
Eight arrested as Tana Delta fighting claims four lives
Eight people linked to the fighting between the Orma and Giriama communities that has claimed four lives, have been arrested.
By Hassan Barisa and Philip Mwakio 8 years ago
Eight arrested as Tana Delta fighting claims four lives
Woman loses three children in Lake Baringo boat tragedy
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