Chief Justice David Maraga. [Photo/The Star]The Judiciary has released the projected number of election petitions they expect from politicians who lost in the August 8, polls.
According to the judiciary they are expecting at least 200 petitions and Chief Justice David Maraga has said they are ready to hear and determine the cases.
“Once again, I want to assure the country that the Judiciary is ready and able to resolve all electoral disputes that may arise from the General Election.," said Maraga.
"I will, if necessary, allow our judicial officers to work outside the official hours — into the night and through weekends — to ensure that wekeep to the Constitutional timelines without compromising on the quality of rulings,” he added.Several politicians including former Meru governor Peter Munya, his Kajiado counterpart David Nkedianye, Nairobi's Evans Kidero and Chirau Mwakwere have disputed their defeats.