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Kenyatta says the judiciary is a problem, vows to fix courts if re-elected
Two days after his election was nullified by the Supreme Court after it was established that there were irregularities committed by the election board, the president of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta, has said his country has “a problem” with its judiciary.
Speaking on live television, Kenyatta who earlier said he disagrees with the decision of the Supreme Court to nullify the last staged general but noted that he would respect the decision vowed to “fix” the court if re-elected.
Kenyatta’s comments are coming days after his opponent Raila Odinga called for the resignation and prosecution of some election commission officials.
Read also: Supreme Court cancels Kenya election, orders fresh polls in 60 days
In his reaction after leaving the Supreme Court, Odinga said; “It is now clear that the entire edifice of the (election board) is rotten. Clear evidence shows that the commission was taken over by criminals … they must face criminal prosecution,” he said, naming particular officials. “We are ready but cannot repeat the election with this commission.”
The decision by the Supreme Court now hands renewed hope to Odinga who accused the ruling party of a “computer-generated presidency”, claiming that the election results were hacked and rigged in favour of Kenyatta.
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