Former Kitui Governor Julius Malombe has said that he will be moving to the Supreme Court to challenge the court of appeal ruling that upheld governor Charity Ngilu’s election.
Speaking to journalists at the court of appeal in Nairobi on Thursday, Malombe said that he is not satisfied with the ruling.
He claimed that the Kitui gubernatorial election was marred with massive irregularities.
“Of course I am not satisfied with the ruling and will be instructing my legal team on what to do next,” he said.
Malombe said that he will continue fighting for electoral justice for Kitui people.
The former governor asked his supporters to remain calm as he takes the next course of action.
The Court of Appeal upheld Ngilu’s election on Thursday, saying that Malombe’s appeal lacked merit.
In a ruling by Lady Justice Roselyne Nambuye, the court ruled that Ngilu was validly elected as governor.
The court ordered Malombe to pay the costs of the suit.
Malombe had appealed against High Court ruling that had upheld Ngilu’s victory.
The former Wiper governor had alleged that the NARC governor intimidated his agents in some polling stations during last year’s general election.