President Kenyatta says he disagrees with, but respects court ruling

Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta flanked by deputy president William Ruto during his address to the nation in the wake of the ruling annulling his re-election at State House, Nairobi on September 1, 2017. PHOTO | SAMUEL MIRING'U | NMG

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has said he respects the Supreme Court ruling that has annulled his re-election but disagrees with it.

"Millions of people queued and made their choice and six people have decided that they will go against that will," Mr Kenyatta said in his nation address.