The country will today know whether the August polls will stay on course, or will be forced to change the elections date.
With 31 days to go to the D-day, the High Court will give a decision today on the tender for printing ballot papers that has been an issue of contention.
Should the petition by the Opposition succeed, and the contract awarded to Dubai-based Al Ghurair be revoked, the electoral commission will have to identity a new supplier, a process it has warned could stretch beyond the August 8 poll date.
If the case is ruled in their favour, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) will be on course to deliver the ballot papers whose first batch is expected in the country on July 25 and the last on August 2.
However, the case might take another twist if both parties keep their word of fighting an unfavourable decision at the appellate court.
According to the National Super Alliance (NASA) Communication Director Kibisu Kabatesi, the coalition's leadership was ready to appeal should their prayers be dismissed.
“It depends on the grounds of the ruling but yes, we would appeal an unfair judgement," Mr Kabatesi said.
Former IEBC commissioner Thomas Letangule warned that nullification of the tender about a month to Election Day would put not only the commission but also the country in an awkward position.
"I am positive that the Judiciary is operating in this environment (and) will make a decision that does not throw the country into a crisis. If they nullify that tender, IEBC has already executed the tender and therefore there will be cost implications. In the unlikely event of the court nullifying that contract, IEBC must quickly move to the superior court, appeal and get a stay order," Mr Letangule said.