NASA leaders announce next move after nullification of President Uhuru Kenyatta’s win

Raila Odinga with Mbita Member of Parliament Millie Odhiambo (right) at the Supreme Court after Chief Justice Maraga nullified the presidential election results 1st September 2017. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard].

The National Super Alliance (NASA) leaders have said they have no time to celebrate following the Supreme Court ruling that has nullified the election results that declared Uhuru Kenyatta winner of the August 8 general election. 

"We have no luxury of time, we are here to meet the lawyers to take us through the ruling and its implications but as you know it's not a run off but a new election which has to be conducted in 60 days," Raila Odinga said.

Wetan'gula added; "So I am appealing to our supporters to leave so that you can give Baba an opportunity to talk to our lawyers and for MPs, we will communicate the venue to meet so that we plan for campaigns which have to begin immediately."

After the landmark ruling, Raila and his co principals Kalonzo Musyoka, Musalia Mudavadi and Moses Wetang'ula led over 50 Members of Parliament in celebration along the city's streets before retreating to Karen.

Raila and team had attempted to sneak from the Supreme Court through the exit door overlooking the Kenyatta International Conference Centre but were mobbed by excited supporters who demanded to be addressed by the former Prime Minister.

Raila then walked to City Hall way where he boarded his vehicle while raising a fist as a sign of victory as his supporters cheered. His convoy then drove towards parliament road, Harambee Avenue, Uhuru Highway before going into Langata road. The group then turned to join the Southern bypass and joined Ngong road as they moved to Marula lane in Karen.

President Uhuru Kenyatta said he disagreed with the Supreme Court ruling but said he will respect it.