Election ruling: What temporary incumbency could mean for Ruto if 2026 election date is upheld

The Malindi High Court ruling has opened one of Kenya’s most consequential constitutional debates: whether the next general election was constitutionally due in August 2026 rather than August 2027 and what that interpretation could mean for President William Ruto’s tenure. In a ruling on Friday, August 7, 2026, Justice Mugure Thande ruled that Article 136(2)(a) [...]
2026-08-08 05:40:03