I disagree with the court decision, but respect it - Uhuru

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  • 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.