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Kenyans react after High Court dismisses Martha Karua’s petition against Governor Anne Waiguru

The High Court on Wednesday 15 November dismissed Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua’s petition against Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru. Judge Lucy Gitari said that the case was hopeless, defective and incurable.

Martha Karua, through lawyer Gitobu Imanyara filed a petition on 5 November at the Kerugoya High Court arguing Governor Waiguru’s win was not free and fair. Governor Waiguru was declared winner after garnering 159,606 votes against Karua's 120,341.

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