D-day for Raila, Ruto as Supreme Court delivers verdict

Supreme Court of Kenya judges during the hearing of the presidential election petition.

Supreme Court of Kenya judges during the hearing of the presidential election petition at Supreme Court, Milimani on September 2, 2022.

Photo credit: Jeff Angote | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • For Mr Odinga, nullification gives him the fresh impetus to rejuvenate his bid to become Kenya’s fifth President.
  • However, in the event that the Supreme court upholds Dr Ruto’s win, that could likely mark the end of his political career.
  • Analysts believe in the event of a nullification of the presidential election, Dr Ruto could still have a head start.