Editor's Review

The Supreme Court of Kenya on Monday, September 5, upheld the victory of President-elect William Ruto.

The Supreme Court of Kenya on Monday, September 5, upheld the victory of President-elect William Ruto.

Following the verdict, Ruto reacted to the ruling by quoting a verse Mark 10:27. 

"With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible, Mark 10:27," the President-elect updated via his social media platforms. 

At the same time, Mama Rachel Ruto congratulated the husband with a heartwarming message via his social media platforms. 

"Congratulations Bill my love. God has done it. I am proud of you! May He give you the grace & wisdom to lead Kenya into greatness! You were born & destined for this! Heb 10:23 Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm for God can be trusted to keep His promise.," she stated. 

President-elect William Ruto

On Monday, the Supreme Court judges unanimously upheld Ruto's win. 

"In unanimity, we make the following orders: i. The Presidential Election Petition No. E005 of 2022, as consolidated with Presidential Election Petition Nos. E001, E002, E003, E004, E007 & E008 OF 2022 is hereby dismissed.

As a consequence we declare the election of 1st respondent as President-elect to be valid under Article 140(3) of the Constitution," part of the verdict read. 

Ruto will be sworn in at Kasarani stadium next week on Tuesday, September 13.