Lawyers Otiende Amollo and Donald Kipkorir have joined the Azimio La Umoja Supreme Court election petition legal team.
The developments were announced by Raila Odinga's campaign secretariat spokesperson Makau Mutua
"We are honoured to have these legal eagles join the extant top and brilliant legal brains in the quest for justice. We will keep you updated on further developments," Mutua says.
The two will be joining a battery of high-powered lawyers for an epic Supreme Court battle to overturn William Ruto’s presidential victory assembled by Azimio leader Raila Odinga.
A senior counsel with detailed knowledge of conversations about legal representation told the Star the team comprises more than 30 formidable legal minds, categorised in three tiers.
They are senior counsels, experienced lawyers and other advocates skilled in drafting and formulating legal arguments.
According to the timelines released by the Judiciary, the hearing of the petition will begin on Tuesday, August 30, 2022.
The seven-judge bench of the court will deliver its verdict on September 5, 2022, fourteen days after the petition was filed.
