Kenya: President Kenyatta Wants Petitions Against His Victory Dismissed

13 November 2017

Nairobi — President Uhuru Kenyatta has asked the Supreme Court to dismiss with costs two petitions seeking the invalidation of his re-election during the October 26 repeat presidential election boycotted by his rival Raila Odinga of the National Super Alliance (NASA)-even though his name was retained on the ballot.

In responses filed by his lawyers on Sunday, President Kenyatta maintained the fresh presidential election was conducted in accordance with the Constitution and the applicable law, and dismissed the petitions filed by former Kilome lawmaker Harun Mwau and activists Njonjo Mue and Khelef Khalifa.

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