Kenyan Court Says 2027 Vote Can Go Ahead Despite Legal Hitch

Kenya’s high court ruled that holding the general election in August next year would violate the constitution, though it said the election can proceed anyway. The decision raises legal uncertainty around the electoral timetable, which could increase risk premia for related assets and sectors ahead of the vote.

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Kenya’s high court ruled that holding the general election in August next year would violate the constitution, though it said the election can proceed anyway. The decision raises legal uncertainty around the electoral timetable, which could increase risk premia for related assets and sectors ahead of the vote.