Azimio's Kenya poll challenge faces uphill battle

Significance

The Azimio motion is one of nine petitions challenging the election result. The Court must deliver a final verdict by September 5.

Impacts

• Claims that some security officials tried to sway the results but others defended the tally implies possible rifts in the security services.
• The bewildering array of claims, counter-claims and pure misinformation will undermine long-term public trust in key institutions.
• Public apathy (suggested by relatively low turnout) makes widespread political violence unlikely.