One-term or two-term D-day ought to have been next Tuesday, not 2027, court rules

“Holding the said election on a date other than 11th August 2026 constitutes a violation by the second respondent of the express provisions of Article 136(2)(a) of the Constitution, and the same will be invalid.

Justice Mugure was of the view that holding the next general election other than August 11,2026, will be also a violation of the Constitution and undermines the rule of law.” “The conduct of the second respondent also contravenes the provisions of Article 136(1) which states that the President shall be elected by registered voters in a national election conducted in accordance with the Constitution and any Act of Parliament regulating presidential elections.