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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William Ruto: Self-Proclaimed Champion of Kenya’s ‘Hustler Nation’
The candidate’s electoral pitch focuses on hard-working and ambitious young people.
The Troubles of Kenya’s China-Funded Train
Five years after its launch, the railway has become associated with debt, dysfunction and criminal inquiries, and it is now a lightning rod in Tuesday’s election.
In the Kenyan Election, a Fierce Battle to Lead an African Powerhouse
Kenyans vote for a new president on Tuesday, ending a heated race that shows why, in a troubled region, the East African nation matters more than ever.
Kenya’s Supreme Court Rejects President’s Plan to Amend Constitution
Civil society groups had criticized the proposal as an attempt to expand presidential power and strengthen the elite’s grip on national politics.
Kenya Helicopter Crash Kills 4 Americans, Police Say
The Kenyan police said the crash occurred on Sunday evening in a national park near the border with Ethiopia. The victims’ names were not released.