Editorial Board

Kenya's Top Court Gives Democracy a Second Chance

The unprecedented nullification of a flawed presidential vote is a win for all of Africa.

September 1, 2017 at 5:06 PM UTC

By The Editorial Board

The Editorial Board publishes the views of the editors across a range of national and global affairs.

Second time's a charm?
Photographer: Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP/Getty Images

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With its decision to nullify the results of last month's presidential election, Kenya's top court has invalidated the votes of some 15 million citizens. It has also struck a blow for democracy that will reverberate across Africa.

Now comes the hard part: Holding new elections within 60 days that are untainted by the irregularities, intimidation and violence that have scarred past contests.