Last-minute court bid to block Kenya presidential election

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Kenya's Supreme Court is to hold a last-minute hearing to decide whether the re-run of the presidential election can go ahead.

The court will hear an urgent petition by human rights activists arguing Kenya is not ready for the vote.

The election is due to take place on Thursday.

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