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11 petitioners seek to block Ruto, Rigathi swearing in if elected

UDA Presidential Candidate William Ruto and his running mate Rigathi Gachagua during their final rally at Nyayo Stadium on Saturday, August 6, 2022. [Samson Wire. Standard]

Eleven petitioners have moved to the High Court seeking conservatory orders to bar UDA presidential candidate William Ruto and his running mate Rigathi Gachagua from being sworn into office.

In a matter of the pre-election nomination dispute certified under a certificate of urgency in respect of candidates for president and deputy president, the petitioners want the court to give directions of hearing and determination by Friday, August 26 2022.

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