Inside petitions seeking to invalidate Kenya’s presidential election results

Election petition

Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Alliance leaders led by Raila Odinga (centre) file a petition challenging presidential results at the Milimani Courts in Nairobi. PHOTO | FILE

Kenyans and the region will wait a little longer to confirm the new president, weeks after the country held polls on August 9, thanks to eight petitions filed this week at the Supreme Court challenging the validity of the declaration of William Ruto as president-elect.

Dr Ruto and the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) on Friday filed their separate responses, setting the stage for a battle royale at the apex court.