Kenya’s Supreme Court on Monday unanimously upheld William Ruto’s presidential winin a scathing judgement that blasted opposition leader Raila Odinga’s accusations of cheating.
Soon after, Odinga tweeted that he would respect the ruling even though he vehemently disagreed with it, easing fears that Kenya would see any repeat of the violence that followed disputed votes in 2007 and 2017.
Several public figures and anti-corruption campaigners – including some who had backed Odinga – welcomed the judgement, saying it bolstered the court’s reputation for independence.
“This decision is good for the judiciary. This election result is bad for Kenya. Two things can be true at the same time,” author Nanjala Nyabola tweeted.
There were no immediate signs of protest in Odinga’s stronghold of Kisumu city or the low-income neighborhoods of Nairobi that traditionally support the left-wing politician.
Route to Nairobi...William Ruto confirmed as Kenya's President.