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Opposition brands attack ‘scare tactic’ over court bid to halt polls
Holding a flawed election this week would herald a reversal to an authoritarian past
Tensions rise ahead of contest called after August poll was ruled invalid
Rising tensions mean there is a high chance the poll will be disrupted or abandoned
Better to delay Thursday’s poll in favour of a more credible re-run
If Kenyatta wins the election, it will be a hollow finale to a battle for democracy
Akombe says she resigned and left country because she feared for her life
Opposition leader claims power for too long has been dominated by the Kikuyu and Kalenjin
Corrective measures are essential for a re-run to be credible
Parliamentary vote could clear way for Kenyatta to declare himself winner in re-run
Withdrawal leaves Uhuru Kenyatta as the only presidential election candidate
Business on hold as voters await outcome of repeat presidential poll
President and opposition leader criticised for undermining electoral commission
Supreme court gives its reasons for nullifying last month’s presidential election
‘We will not allow anybody to dictate to us how to discharge our mandate,’ says chief justice
Polling data company says October 17 election date is ‘way too risky’
Dispute over alleged irregularities in August election threatens integrity of re-run
Sanctity of elections depends as much on those running them as it does on the courts
Analysts optimistic more judges will stand up to vested political interests
Odinga demands clearout of commission before October revote
Supreme court right to annul results and enforce higher standards
New election must be held within 60 days after judges annul victory of Uhuru Kenyatta
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