Kenya supreme court upholds Uhuru Kenyatta’s re-election victory

By Joseph Lubandi

Posted on November 20, 2017

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Kenya’s supreme court has upheld President Uhuru Kenyatta’s re-election in a contentious repeat vote that was boycotted by the opposition.

The court dismissed challenges by human rights activists and a politician who argued that last month’s election was not conducted according to the law.

In September, the court nullified the August presidential election over irregularities and ordered a new vote held last month. It was the first time a court in Africa has overturned a presidential election.

The opposition leader, Raila Odinga, whose legal challenge led to the nullification, boycotted the repeat election. He has asked for international intervention as violent protests continue.

Dozens of people have been killed in sporadic clashes since the August vote

via: Matooke Republic