Kenya's Disputed Election: Supreme Court Ruling

Kenya's Disputed Election: Supreme Court Ruling

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The transcript discusses a legal suit challenging the results of Kenya's recent presidential election, where Raila Odinga lost to William Ruto. The Supreme Court is delivering its judgment, and if the election is nullified, a new vote must occur within 60 days. The market has reacted with fluctuations in the Kenyan shilling and Eurobond yields. Historically, Kenya has experienced violence post-elections, but this year has been relatively peaceful. Both candidates have pledged to accept the court's decision, indicating a commitment to stability.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What triggered the legal proceedings discussed in the first section?

A new constitutional amendment

A natural disaster

A dispute over the election results

A financial crisis

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the constitutional requirement if the election results are nullified?

A new election within 30 days

A new election within 60 days

A new election within 90 days

A new election within 120 days

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the financial markets react to the election uncertainty?

The Kenyan shilling appreciated

The Eurobond yields decreased

The Kenyan shilling depreciated

The stock market boomed

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been the nature of the election season in terms of violence?

Moderately violent

Highly violent

Largely peaceful

Completely chaotic

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What have both political leaders committed to regarding the court's verdict?

Appealing the verdict

Ignoring the verdict

Accepting the verdict

Rejecting the verdict