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Kenyans are voting in a repeat presidential election boycotted by opposition supporters who have been asked by their leader, Raila Odinga to stay away.

A voter verifies his details at Ncuui Secondary School polling station in Tigania East Constituency on October 26, 2017. PHOTO | KEN BETT | NATION MEDIA GROUP

Security is tight around many polling centers to prevent clashes as Mr. Odinga urges his supporters to stage street protest over Thursday’s vote.

The Supreme Court of Kenya ordered fresh election after nullifying the August 8 presidential election results.

Voters queue at St Monica polling station in Kitengela, Kajiado East. Voting started at 6 am on October 26, 2017. PHOTO | JOSEPH NGUNJIRI | NATION MEDIA GROUP

That election was won by incumbent, Uhuru Kenyatta but the court said the process of transmitting results was flawed.

Voters streaming in to vote at Wabera Primary school polling station in Isiolo town. PHOTO | VIVIAN JEBET | NATION MEDIA GROUP

Mr Kenyatta on Wednesday urged Kenyans to vote in peace saying “Our forefathers fought and died for the right of the African to vote, we dare not reject this inheritance.”

A voter verifies his details at Ncuui Secondary School polling station in Tigania East Constituency on October 26, 2017. PHOTO | KEN BETT | NATION MEDIA GROUP

On Wednesday there attempts to stop the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) from proceeding with Thursday’s vote but the Supreme Court could not form a quorum to hear the petition.

A voter casts ballot at St Peters Secondary School in Narok North Constituency on October 26, 2017. PHOTO | GEORGE SAYAGIE | NATION MEDIA GROUP

The African Union and the diplomatic community in Kenya have called for calm and peace to prevent clashes.

 

 

Source: Africafeeds.com

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