I disagree with the court decision, but respect it - Uhuru
What you need to know:
- Supreme Court ordered IEBC to conduct fresh polls in 60 days
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta said Friday that he disagreed with a Supreme Court decision invalidating his re-election and calling for fresh elections, but vowed to respect it.
"I personally disagree with the ruling that has been made today but I respect it," he said, adding that he believed the six judges had "decided that they will go against the will of the people."
Today, the Supreme Court nullified the re-election of President Uhuru Kenyatta.
A six-judge bench, by majority decision, on Friday indicted the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), saying it conducted the elections contrary to the dictates of the Constitution and poll laws.