With goodwill, the Judiciary can break cycle of electoral violence

CJ Martha Koome. [Chemtai Lochakapong, Standard]

Kenya is no stranger to highly contested elections, including those pervaded by political and ethnic violence.

When there is no finality to elections, or if some parties refuse to accept the official results, the process cannot support democracy. It does not produce a legitimate government with a right to exercise power and the ability to meet the needs of all citizens.