Opposition leaders across Africa, long frustrated in their campaigns to topple firmly entrenched leaders, are hailing the shock overturn of last month's presidential vote in Kenya, calling it an example for their own countries to emulate.

Thirdway Alliance presidential contestant Ekuru Aukot has asked the electoral agency's staff to resign, following the Supreme Court's ruling that invalidated the recent presidential election outcome.

The Presidency, yesterday, drew back from joining the fray after President Muhammadu Buhari was listed by the BBC among African presidents who have "an apparent lack of faith in the health systems at home."