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August 8, 2026
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Former LSK Boss Faith Odhiambo insists election timeline ruling does not trigger constitutional crisis

Former LSK Boss Faith Odhiambo insists election timeline ruling does not trigger constitutional crisis

Odhiambo said the judgment was a serious interpretation of constitutional provisions on electoral timelines but stressed that the court’s actual orders must be distinguished from its findings...

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Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) president Faith Odhiambo has urged calm regarding the Malindi High Court judgment on the 2026 presidential election timeline, stating it does not trigger a constitutional crisis.

  • The court ruled that the election should be held in the fifth year, specifically by August 11, 2026, not after.
  • Key figure: Faith Odhiambo, former LSK president.
  • The court did not order an immediate election, suspending the declaration of invalidity to allow the IEBC to correct the defect, acknowledging logistical impossibilities and potential instability.

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