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Originally published by Kenyanstop
August 9, 2026
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Explained: What Happens to Ruto's Presidency After High Court's Election Ruling
IEBC scheduled the general elections to happen on August 10, 2027, a ruling that the Malindi High Court says is in contravention of the laid out election dates of the country...
✨ Key Highlights
A Malindi High Court ruling stated that Kenya's general elections must be held in the fifth year of a presidential term, sparking questions about President William Ruto's current term.
- The ruling does not automatically end President Ruto's term or necessitate an immediate election, as its implementation has been suspended.
- According to the Kenyan Constitution, a President's term ends only when the next elected President is sworn in.
- The Office of the President only becomes vacant under specific circumstances like death, resignation, or removal from office, none of which apply here.
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