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Top court ruling opens floor for an ODM, UDA rematch in Magarini

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Magarini MP Harrison Kombe. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

The nullification of the election of Magarini MP Harrison Kombe (ODM) by the Supreme Court has set the ground for Azimio leader Raila Odinga and President William Ruto to fight for control of the Coast region.

Supreme Court judges Mohamed Ibrahim, Smokin Wanjala, Isaac Lenaola and William Ouko ordered that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission should declare the seat vacant.

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