President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto at the Bomas Kenya, Friday, 11, 2017. [Photo/@UKenyatta]Former US President Barrack Obama's brother, Malik Obama, has called on Kenyans to maintain peace.
His message comes a day after the Supreme Court of Kenya, Friday, nullified the presidential election.A six-judge bench led by Chief Justice David Maraga noted in their judgement that President Uhuru Kenyatta was not validly elected in the August 8 polls.The court ordered the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to conduct fresh polls within 60 days.Uhuru on Friday said he disagrees with the court ruling. He however noted he respects it Obama through his twitter handle on Saturday hailed Uhuru for accepting the court decision."Uhuru Kenyatta has accepted court ruling. Let there be Peace in Kenya before, during, and after Presidential re-election. Peace," Obama said.Malik had earlier sent a congratulatory message to Uhuru after IEBC chairman Wafula Chebukati declared him president-elect in the August polls.