Ruto is now a temporary incumbent, Wanjigi says after court decision
[Maryann Muganda, Standard] Lawyer Willis Otieno and Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi have urged President William Ruto and State institutions to respect the Constitution following a High Court ruling declaring August 11, 2026, as the date for Kenya’s next General Election.
Otieno said the Constitution required the presidential election to be held on the second Tuesday of August in every fifth year, arguing that August 11, 2026, was therefore the constitutionally prescribed date.
Safina Party Leader called on President William Ruto to respect the Constitution following the High Court ruling on the date of the next General Elections, at his office in Nairobi.
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