Former AG Githu Muigai: Wafula Chebukati enjoys executive powers

He was responding to a question from Justice Njoki Ndung'u, who was curious about Muigai's personal experience as a draftsman of the original constitution, as well as his intentions for establishing independent commissions.

Mugai is among the legal team representing Chebukati in the petition where he [Chebukati] is appearing as a respondent in a case challenging the contested August 9 presidential election.

President-elect William Ruto garnered 7,176,141 votes (50.49 per cent) against Raila Odinga's 6,942,930 votes (48.85 per cent).

Odinga has since contested the results in court, where he has cited irregularities and allegations of voter bribery in the exercise.

He has accused Chebukati of presiding over a shambolic election.

Following a three-day petition hearing [since Wednesday], the judges are scheduled to retire today (Friday) to prepare for the decision, which is scheduled to be delivered on Monday, May 5.

On Tuesday, the court had a pre-trial conference where all parties confirmed their affidavit submissions.