Why opposition is fighting to block presidential results reverification
The opposition wants to restrict the presidential contest to the constituencies...
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A case filed in the High Court reveals an attempt by United Opposition leaders to restrict presidential results verification to constituencies only. This move aims to block a full re-verification of the presidential polls.
- The case was filed by Kalonzo Musyoka, Rigathi Gachagua, Fred Matiang’i, Mithika Linturi, and Justin Muturi.
- The opposition's strategy is to limit the scope of the presidential contest to the constituency level.
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