The High Court on Friday dismissed a National Super Alliance (NASA) suit against the acting Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i.
NASA had moved to court challenging a decision by Dr Matiang'i to impose a dusk to dawn curfew in Lamu, Garissa and Tana River Counties.
Making the ruling, Justice Jackline Kamau declared that the curfew was lawful and would proceed as ordered by CS Matiang'i.
During court proceedings on Wednesday, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) conveyed that voting hours in the three counties would be subject to adjustments to accommodate the curfew hours.
Quoting rule 64(1) of the Election Regulations, IEBC noted that presiding officers are empowered to adjourn and extend proceedings in polling stations where voting has been interrupted, or for any other valid cause.
"Any delay in the opening of polls in the affected areas will be compensated by the exercise of the provisions of rule 64(1) and 64 (3) of the Election General regulations," the IEBC stated.
The elections body further defended its position saying that the new regulations adhered to its constitutional mandate.
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The Opposition alliance was seeking to have the curfew in the three coastal counties declared null and void.
They alleged that the Jubilee administration was planning to use the curfew in the counties to scare away voters and rig elections.
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