Chief Justice David Maraga arrives in Homa Bay County on June 22, 2017. He has said the Judiciary will not make any decision that may lead to the change of the date of the General Election. [Photo: nation.co.ke]
Nasa's plan to delay elections through the courts by blocking the printing of ballot papers may have settled a setback after Chief Justice David Maraga ruled out the possibility of postponing the August 8 elections due to poll-related court cases.
Justice Maraga said the Judiciary will not make any decision that may lead to the change of the date of the General Election.
“We are going to handle all cases based on evidence in accordance with the law and the required speed,” said Justice Maraga.
His comments come as the National Supper Alliance (Nasa) filed a petition over the printing of ballot papers by Al Ghurair of Dubai.
Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a new Sh367 million court building in Homa Bay town on Thursday, Maraga assured Kenyans that the Judiciary will strive to ensure the election takes place as scheduled.
“The judiciary is ready to handle all matters regarding the August 8 General Election and hence every Kenyan with grievances are welcome to file petitions,” Maraga.
He said they will handle the cases in accordance with the law but they will consider the date of elections.
Maraga called for cooperation among politicians to ensure Kenyans go to the polls as scheduled.