The Supreme Court is expected to rule by Monday on whether the recent election of William Ruto as president, now mired in a welter of conflicting accusations, should stand.
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How Raila Odinga Lost His Stronghold, Then Kenya’s Presidency
In his fifth, and possibly last, bid for president, Raila Odinga failed to enthuse a crucial bloc of voters in his own backyard that would have catapulted him to the top job.
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After a Bitter Contest, Kenyan Opposition Leader Rejects Election Result
Raila Odinga said the result announced on Monday, declaring his rival William Ruto as president-elect, should be annulled. The dispute looks set to go to court.
Kenya Elects New President, but Disputes Erupt
Kenya is often held up as a beacon of democracy in Africa, but as the latest election showed, it is not always pretty. Disputes started even before a winner was named.
Kenya on Edge as Media’s Election Tally Suddenly Stops
An attempt at radical transparency by the election commission, which uploaded raw ballot numbers online, led to divergent tallies. “People are so tense that they cannot even think straight.”
Kenyans Await Results as Votes Are Counted in Presidential Race
Conflicting estimates of which candidate was ahead suggested a very tight race. Official results are expected to take several days.
Voting Is Over in Kenya’s Election. Here’s What Comes Next
The two front-runners for the presidency — one making his fifth attempt — said victory was within reach. But a dispute over the results seems inevitable, and the next phase could be turbulent.
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Also, a deadly flood in Seoul and a tense presidential election in Kenya.
Will 5th Time Be the Charm for Raila Odinga in Kenya’s Election?
Since his first presidential run three decades ago, Mr. Odinga has been at the center of most of Kenya’s elections.