This is the second time in three months that the judges, led by Chief Justice David Maraga, are being called upon to determine the validity of a presidential election. The others are Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu, Justice Jackton Ojwang, Justice Smokin Wanjala, Justice Njoki Ndung’u and Justice Isaac Lenaola. Mr Odinga pulled out of the repeat poll, arguing that the electoral reforms his party had suggested to level the field had not been carried out. PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCEThe third petition, filed by the Institute for Democratic Governance (IDG), challenges the court’s jurisdiction to hear the other two petitions. President Kenyatta wants the petitions dismissed and the court to make a finding and declaration that his election was valid.

Source: Daily Nation November 13, 2017 18:45 UTC