Kenya's repeated presidential election, held after an August 8 vote was annulled, has still not been completed after violence prevented voting Thursday in flashpoint opposition strongholds.
Some tricky legal questions remain:
- When will the result be announced? -
It is impossible to say at the moment.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is still busy processing and verifyingRead more
Kenya will hold a fresh presidential vote on October 17, the election commission said Monday, after the country's Supreme Court overturned the result of last month's poll won by President Uhuru Kenyatta.
"A fresh presidential election will be held on the 17th of October 2017," said a statement signed by Wafula Chebukati, chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries CommissionRead more
Sparks were flying in Kenya on Sunday as the main rival of President Uhuru Kenyatta called for the ousting of members of the country's election commission, likening them to "hyenas", while judges slammed "veiled threats" by the president after the shock annulment of his re-election victory.
Raila Odinga, who will now get another shot against Kenyatta in an election toRead more
Kenya's electoral commission (IEBC) on Wednesday denied allegations from the country's opposition coalition that hackers had breached the voting system and rigged it in favour of the ruling party.
"There was no external or internal interference to the system at any point before, during or after voting," IEBC chief executive Ezra Chiloba said.
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Kenyan police chief on Tuesday ordered internal investigations on the use of brutal force by the security officers who were seen viciously beating protesters as they broke up anti-electoral body's demonstrations on Monday.
Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet warned that the police officers implicated in excessive violence would be identified and action taken against them.
"I condemn the lawlessnessRead more