Kenya's judiciary can break the cycle of electoral violence -- if it's independent

By John Mukum Mbaku, Professor, Weber State University

Kenya is no stranger to highly contested elections, including those pervaded by political and ethnic violence.

When there is no finality to elections, or if some parties refuse to accept the official results, the process cannot support democracy. It does not produce a legitimate government with a right to exercise power and the ability to meet the needs of all citizens.

As Kenya heads to the polls in August 2022, it’s important to consider what role the…

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