Top judges to hear suit on Ruto’s swearing-in if he wins

From left, Supreme Court judges Mohamed Ibrahim, Chief Justice Martha Koome, Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu, Smokin Wanjala and Isaac Lenaola in Nairobi on March 31.

What you need to know:

  • The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), together with its chairman Wafula Chebukati, in a joint response to the suit, said the apex court does not have the powers to deal with the issues raised by activists regarding eligibility of Ruto-Gachagua ticket due to integrity issues on the latter.