Opposition supporters outside Kenya’s Supreme Court. [Photo: Daniel Irungu/EPA]The African Union has urged Kenyans to be be ready to accept the verdict that will be delivered by the Supreme Court on the presidential petition filed by the opposition National Super Alliance (Nasa).The much awaited judgement is expected to be delivered on Friday.AU's Peace and Security Council also lauded the opposition team for seeking legal channels.“The Council recognised the fact that the aggrieved political parties resorted to established legal channels and mechanisms as provided for in the Constitution of Kenya to address contentious issues on the outcomes of the election of August 8, 2017," read a statement from the council released from the AU’s headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Wednesday.The council also commended the Supreme Court in the manner it handled the court proceedings.“In this context, the council commended the Supreme Court of Kenya for having seized the matter," added the statement.The African Union team further commended Kenya for conducting the August 8 General election peacefully.“The council recalled Articles 3 and 7 (m) of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) Protocol providing for the PSC to anticipate and prevent conflicts, as part of its to promote democracy and good governance in Africa."

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