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Supreme Court; We Are Ready To Deal With Presidential Petitions

SK 2 years ago 2 min read

As the nation eagerly awaits the declaration of the victor of the presidential election, the judiciary is getting ready to resolve any poll-related challenges.

The Judiciary declared on Sunday that all judges, including those on the Supreme Court, were qualified for the job.

“Judiciary Committee on Elections chaired by SC Judge Mohammed Ibrahim prepares the institution to handle electoral disputes. It looks at training, financial & HR aspects to ensure disputes are efficiently dealt with. During this season, approach the court with confidence. We’re ready,” the Judiciary announced in a statement.

The JCE collaborated with the Kenya Judiciary Academy to conduct electoral dispute resolution training for the judges between February and July 2022.

“The Judiciary Committee on Elections has concluded the training of all Judges, Judicial Officers and Judiciary Staff who will handle Election Dispute Resolution (EDR) matters,” Chief Justice Martha Koome who is the president of the Supreme Court assured election observers on election day.

According to the most recent IEBC findings, William Ruto and Raila Odinga, the two front-runners for president, are in a close battle.

Both the Ruto and Odinga camps have already declared victory, and if the results are not what they anticipated, IEBC Chair Wafula Chebukati would probably file a petition with the Supreme Court.

Chebukati has until Tuesday, August 16 to declare the winner in accordance with the constitution.

Presidential Petitions to the Supreme Court Timelines
In readiness to receive an election petition, the Judiciary has shared a document, elaborating the process of disputing the presidential election results.

Either Raila or Ruto will have to file a petition challenging the results, within seven days from the date of the announcement of the winner.