Christian leaders call for calm in Kenya after election result disputed
Nairobi, Kenya Christian leaders in Kenya have intensified their campaign to appeal for peace amid chaos after the declaration of the presidential result on 15th August that saw Deputy President William Ruto defeat Raila Odinga. The country’s electoral commission declared Ruto, who ran under the United Democratic Alliance party, the winner with 50.5 per cent […]
Veteran opposition leader Odinga ahead in Kenya’s presidential race – official results
Nairobi, Kenya Reuters Veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga led Kenya’s presidential race, official election results showed on Saturday, pushing Deputy President William Ruto into second place. With just over 26 per cent of votes counted, Odinga had 54 per cent and Ruto had 45 per cent, according to results provided by the Kenyan election commission […]
Early signs show tight Kenyan presidential election
Nairobi/Eldoret, Kenya Reuters Preliminary results from Kenya’s presidential election showed a tight race between the two main candidates vying to replace President Uhuru Kenyatta, with citizens praying an announcement of a winner would not unleash violence as in years past. The Tuesday election is an important test for stability in East Africa’s biggest economy, where […]