'Poor' Youth File Presidential Petition, Make Special Request to Supreme Court

Two youth from Huruma, George Bush and John Chengo, have moved to the Supreme Court to challenge the validity of President Uhuru Kenyatta's win in the October 26 Presidential election.

The two have, however, filed a pauper's review which allows a poor person to argue in court without paying the Sh1.5 Million court fee.

The duo claimed that they live in a mud-walled house in Huruma and attached M-Pesa statements as proof of their financial situation.

If their review is approved, they will be able to file their petition.

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Mr Bush and Mr Chengo argue that the withdrawal of National Super Alliance (NASA) leader Raila Odinga had a major impact on the Presidential election.

They also raised issues with the fact that the election did not take place in 25 constituencies.

This is after the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) canceled the poll in four counties; Siaya, Homa Bay, Kisumu and Migori.

Chairperson Wafula Chebukati announced that security concerns had led to the cancellation of polls in those areas.

Vice-chair Consolata Maina then declared that results from the four regions could not change the outcome of the election.

President Kenyatta was declared President-elect with 98% of the vote.

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