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August 8, 2026
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Duale Reveals What Would Happen if Kenya Holds Elections in 2026

Duale Reveals What Would Happen if Kenya Holds Elections in 2026

Duale's comments follow a ruling by the High Court that placed the next presidential election on August 11, 2026, instead of 2027, but suspended its implementation...

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Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has criticized a High Court ruling that moved the next presidential election to August 11, 2026, stating it would shorten the terms of all elected leaders.

  • The ruling by Lady Justice Mugure Thande would cause elected officials to leave office after approximately 4 years and 2 days.
  • Aden Duale, the Health Cabinet Secretary, argued that the Constitution mandates elections within the same electoral cycle, which should conclude in 2027.
  • The court's interpretation of the 'fifth year' versus 'five years' was deemed an "absurdity" by Duale, who believes the current electoral cycle should be completed.

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