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[Live Stream] Kenya election results announcement

There is high security presence across Kenya ahead of the Friday's expected announcement of the winner of the Presidential elections. The leading candidates are President Uhuru Kenyatta and opposition leader Raila Odinga.

Opinion: Déjà vu after Kenya elections

History now seems to be repeating itself and there is a real sense of déjà vu. In both previous elections, Odinga refused to accept the results. He went to court - and lost. Fearing outbreaks of violence, many Kenyans have already left the country's major urban centers.

Kenya election: Odinga disappointed with poll observers

The opposition leader in Kenya, Raila Odinga has expressed his disappointment in claims by international election observers that the Kenyan elections were conducted in a credible way.

Kenya opposition demands Odinga be ‘declared president’

Kenya's main opposition coalition demanded Thursday that its candidate Raila Odinga be declared president, claiming it had evidence he had won an election that has already led to angry protests over fraud claims.

Observers give Kenya vote thumbs up

International observers on Thursday praised the handling of Kenya's presidential election, with the European Union mission saying it had seen no sign of manipulation despite opposition complaints and scattered protests.

23-year old Kenyan student who campaigned on foot wins MP seat

A 23 year old Kenyan has been declared winner of his constituency’s parliamentary election in the Kenya general elections. The university student who stood as an independent candidate for Igembe South was declared the newly elected MP on Thursday.

Kenya Election: Police shoot man dead

One person has been shot dead by a police officer in Kenya's Kisii County at a center meant for vote tallying in South Mugirango constituency.

Kenyatta holds strong lead in Kenya vote, Odinga disputes results

Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta is projected to be leading in the presidential election votes counted so far from 85 percent of polling stations.

Kenya: Woman gives birth while waiting to vote

Some Kenyans braced long queues, others rain and chilly weather, but one woman gave birth on Tuesday while in line to vote in general elections and still made sure to vote.

Kenya’s Kipyegon adds world title to Olympic 1,500m gold

Kenya's Faith Kipyegon added the world title to her Olympic gold when she won a superb women's 1,500 metres final in a white-hot London Stadium atmosphere on Monday, judging her charge to perfection and holding off the field.

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