William Ruto, who before the election was the country’s vice president, received 50.5 percent of the vote, according to the electoral commission. Opposition leader Raila Odinga got 48.9 percent.
But Raila Odinga has protested the result, calling it “a flagrant disregard” of the country’s constitution. Barely two weeks ago, he submitted a letter to Kenya’s Supreme Court.
— Tomorrow the Supreme Court will announce its decision on the letter regarding the presidential election. Because we are a law-abiding country, we will respect the court’s decision, William Ruto promises on Sunday.
Even from Raila Odinga’s side, it has been said that they will accept the decision.
— When the verdict is out, we all have to respect it. We want to maintain peace but for it to be achieved there must be justice because peace without justice is not sustainable, says Raila Odinga’s vice presidential candidate Martha Karua, reports the newspaper The Nation daily.
Shortly before the election results were presented, the vice-chairman of the election commission and three other representatives of the commission stated that they could not support the results. They and the chairman of the commission have since accused each other of mismanaging their duties, which has led to further uncertainty in the country.
Election day itself in Kenya was calm, but a week later, when the numbers were announced, protests erupted in areas where Raila Odinga has strong support.
Opposition leader Raila Odinga has protested the election results. Archive image.