Nasa supporters celebrate Supreme Court decision
A Nasa supporter in Karen, Nairobi, on September 1, 2017 expresses her happiness with the Supreme Court’s decision to nullify Mr Uhuru Kenyatta’s victory. PHOTO | RAPHAEL NJOROGE
Opposition supporters in different parts of the country on Friday celebrated the Supreme Court’s decision to annul Mr Uhuru Kenyatta’s victory in last month’s presidential election.
National Super Alliance supporters poured in the streets of Nairobi, Kisumu, Mombasa and Kakamega, among other towns, waving twigs, chanting slogans and singing songs in support of presidential candidate Raila Odinga as they hailed the judgment.
In Nairobi, crowds that had patiently gathered outside the Supreme Court premises burst into song and dance immediately the judgment was made.
Former Machakos Senator Johnson Muthama (left) and Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma celebrate the verdict by the Supreme Court on September 1, 2017 to cancel Mr Uhuru Kenyatta’s victory. PHOTO | RAPHAEL NJOROGE
CHRIS MSANDO
Supporters marched along various streets in the central business district celebrating what they described as a well-deserved win for Mr Odinga after three defeats in previous elections.
Gor Mahia self-styled commander, Jaro Soja, who led a group of youth in marches along the streets, said the ruling served as justice to the families of slain IEBC Information Communication Technology manager, Chris Msando, as well as victims of police brutality.
“The journey to Canaan is unstoppable. We want to tell the electoral commission that this time round, we will not allow theft,” Mr Soja said.
HOPE
In Kibera and Mathare slums, Nasa supporters described the ruling as a light at the end of the tunnel for the Opposition.
In Nyanza and Western, regions considered as opposition strongholds, residents waved twigs as they danced and cheered in the streets.
In Kisumu town, residents marched along Oginga Odinga Street, Kenyatta Avenue, the Kisumu-Nairobi, Kisumu-Busia and Kisumu Kakamega highways in celebration.
IEBC TEAM
Led by Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o, former Gem MP Jakoyo Midiwo and former TNA Secretary-General Onyango Oloo, the team said the entire electoral commission secretariat must not be allowed to conduct the re-run.
“God has triumphed for Kenyans. We want fresh elections to be conducted by an international body like the United Nations and not the Chebukati team. The current secretariat must not be allowed to oversee the fresh polls,” Prof Nyong’o said.
Nasa supporters in Kaptembwa, Nakuru County, on September 1, 2017 celebrate the verdict by the Supreme Court to cancel Mr Uhuru Kenyatta’s victory. PHOTO | SILA KIPLAGAT | NATION MEDIA GROUP