Kenya remains calm and peaceful after Supreme Court verdict

A general calm has been witnessed accross all regions of Kenya following the Supreme Court ruling that upheld the election of Kenya Kwanza leader William Ruto as the President-elect.

In the lake side city of Kisumu ,the streets were unusually peaceful as residents went about their normal business. Anti riot police officers were seen in their vehicle patrolling the roads as they kept vigilant on possible chaos.

There were fears that a ruling against Odinga could trigger unrest among his supporters, since the campaign was largely viewed as his last shot at the presidency.
On 1st September, the US Embassy had released a travel advisory to US citizens against travelling to Kisumu ahead of the Supreme Court ruling.

Meanwhile, Ruto supporters poured into the streets on Monday singing and dancing in jubilation after the Supreme Court upheld his win .A jubilant and smiling Mr. Ruto addressed supporters at his mansion in Karen, Nairobi where he lauded the court and promised to bring the country together.

President-elect William Ruto will be sworn in on Tuesday, September 13, 2022.