NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept, 3 – The Supreme Court of Kenya will this weekend deliberate over legal submissions and evidence presented to it challenging the outcome of the presidential election results after several petitions were filed calling for its nullification.
The seven-judge bench will issue a ruling on the matter on Monday.
Already, the national police service has activated its officers ready for deployment in various areas in order to uphold peace and security depending on the outcome of the judgment.
Already, Deputy Inspector-General of the National Police Service Edward Mbugua has ordered all regional commanders to deploy their officers in hot spot areas saying that ‘various reactions’ are expected.
“The Supreme Court of Kenya will make a ruling on the presidential petition on Monday, September 5. Depending on the ruling, we expect various reactions from the public in hotspot areas such as violence and destruction of property, demonstrations, and celebrations. You are directed to prepare operation orders on how to deal with the aftermath of the court ruling,” said Mbugua.
The US Embassy in Kenya issued a movement restriction directive to its citizens domiciled in the lakeside city of Kisumu.
In a statement, the Embassy said the advisory comes in the wake of the much anticipated Supreme Court ruling on the presidential results.
The apex court will pronounce itself on the matter, making its final ruling on September 5, 2022.
The advisory said that Kenya has periodically experienced some post-electoral violence during election cycles.
“Election-related demonstrations and rallies regularly take place after elections, at times blocking key intersections and causing traffic jams. Demonstrations may occasionally be violent, requiring police intervention. Strikes and other protest activities related to economic conditions occur regularly,” read a section of the statement.
The State Department has urged US citizens to remain vigilant urging them to, monitor local media for updates, and avoid crowds, and demonstrations while Keeping a low profile.
“Be aware of your surroundings, be vigilant when visiting banks or ATMs, do not display signs of wealth, such as wearing expensive jewelry or watches and review your personal security plans,”
They were also advised to carry their travel documents and identification, including a copy of their bio-page of the U.S. passport as well as a copy of their current Kenyan visa.
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