The High Court is set to rule on a petition challenging the legality of the national tallying and verification of presidential election results after they have been declared at constituency level.
The petition, filed by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, challenges the establishment and operation of the National Tallying Centre.
It argues that the Constitution does not allow the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to re-tally, re-verify or alter presidential results already declared by constituency returning officers.
He has also challenged provisions of the Elections Act and election regulations that provide for further verification and tallying of presidential results at the national level.
The petitioner wants the court to declare the disputed provisions unconstitutional and quash them.
Ruto to preside over GSU recruits passing-out parade
Elsewhere, President William Ruto will preside over the passing-out parade of General Service Unit (GSU) recruits today.
The ceremony will mark the completion of training for the recruits before they begin their duties in the National Police Service.
Ruto is expected to address the newly trained officers during the event, which will bring together senior government and security officials.
The passing-out parade is part of the formal process through which trained police officers are commissioned into service after completing their prescribed training.
The event is scheduled to take place at the National Police College in Embakasi, Nairobi.
DP Kithure Kindiki to visit Kirinyaga
Meanwhile, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is set to visit Mwea Constituency in Kirinyaga County for a tour of development projects and a public sensitisation event.
Kindiki is expected to inspect ongoing and completed government projects during the visit before engaging residents on government programmes and services.
The Deputy President’s programme in Mwea is scheduled to begin at 9 am.
Education CS Ogamba to preside over 75th UoN graduation
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba will preside over the University of Nairobi’s 75th Congregation.
More than 3,000 graduands are expected to receive their degrees during the ceremony, including international students and over 70 PhD graduands.
The ceremony will mark the university’s 70 years of contributing to national development through education and research.
University leadership, government officials, faculty members, students, families, alumni and other stakeholders are expected to attend the graduation.
The event will be held at the University of Nairobi and will celebrate the institution’s long history and achievements in higher education.
