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Koome choice of words that sank Raila's hopes of being president

Chief Justice Martha Koome during presidential election petitions on September 05, 2022. [Samson Wire, Standard]

A string of searing adjectives doled in quick succession by Chief Justice Martha Koome sank Azimio presidential candidate Raila Odinga's hopes of becoming the fifth president of the country, long before the final verdict was given.

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