Chief Justice David Maraga alongside his Deputy Philemona Mwilu. [Photo|judiciary.go.ke]Chief Justice David Maraga has directed all presidential candidates in the Thursday election, to respond to a case challenging the election from being held.The case was filed by three Kenyan voters, Khalef Khalifa, Samuel Mohochi and Gacheke Gachuhi.They argued that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), is divided and cannot guarantee a fair and credible election.In his Tuesday hearing, Maraga directed that the petitioners should serve all candidates by Tuesday afternoon, including President Uhuru Kenyatta and other six.“The respondents and all presidential candidates to file and serve their responses as well as written submissions by 8:30 am tomorrow (Wednesday) morning.""Matter to be heard tomorrow notwithstanding it may be a public holiday,” said Maraga.Acting Interior and Coordination Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiang'i declared Wednesday a public holiday, for Kenyans to prepare, to participate in the election.

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