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Raila Odinga should be thanked - his election losses helped deepen Kenya's democracy

Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission announced on 15 August 2022 that Deputy President William Ruto had won the 2022 presidential election following a close, tense race. The commission gave the count as 50.49% for Ruto against rival Raila Odinga’s 48.85%. This was immediately disputed by Odinga’s campaign and four…

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Kenya's elections are proof of change since 2007 violence, but more reform is needed

Kenya’s Supreme Court has confirmed William Ruto’s election as president in a unanimous ruling following the submission of eight petitions seeking to annul the result. The court dismissed all the petitions, including that submitted by the losing candidate, Raila Odinga. It found that some of the claims “were based on…

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Supreme Court upholds Ruto’s Kenya presidential election win

NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya’s Supreme Court upheld William Ruto’s victory in last month’s presidential election, dismissing his rival Raila Odinga’s claims that the vote was marred by rigging and irregularities.

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Kenya Supreme Court rules no foul play in 2022 elections and upholds Ruto’s win

Kenya's Supreme Court has upheld William Ruto as the fifth president following the 9 August polls. Judges unanimously agreed that there were no discrepancies, irregularities, nor interferences as alleged in a petition filed by opposition candidate Raila Odinga. The ruling puts an end to weeks of tension in the country.

Radio France Internationale

Odinga accepts but disagrees with court decision on Kenya election

The Supreme Court had delivered a unanimous verdict on Monday upholding William Ruto’s victory in the presidential poll.

Al Jazeera

Kenya’s supreme court upholds William Ruto’s win in presidential election

Court dismisses opposition’s challenge against August’s vote that alleged fraud and voter suppression

The Guardian - UK

Kenya's Supreme Court upholds Ruto's presidential victory

Kenya's Supreme Court on Monday upheld the Aug. 9 election of William Ruto as president in a unanimous decision, Chief Justice Martha Koome said, throwing out a petition brought by opposition leader Raila Odinga.

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Can social media be used as a source of evidence in Kenya's election petitions?

The conduct of Kenya’s elections has repeatedly come under close scrutiny in the courts. Petitions were lodged challenging the outcome of presidential races in 2013 and 2017, as well as in the most recent poll. In addition to these, other elective seats invite dozens of petitions. An issue that has…

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Kenya’s Supreme Court upholds Ruto’s win in presidential election

Former deputy president William Ruto had been declared winner of the election over former prime minister Raila Odinga.

Al Jazeera

Scottish actress attacked by muggers who stole over £8000 of charity money

SCOTTISH actress and writer Kate Copstick was attacked in the street on Saturday September 3 by muggers who stole £8500 in cash.

The National (Scotland)

Kenyan presidential poll winner promises to respect court ruling

William Ruto, who was declared winner of Kenya's presidential election in August, says he will respect the Supreme Court's decision expected Monday confirming or invalidating the results of the vote, disputed by his rival Raila Odinga.

Radio France Internationale

Kenya Supreme Court upholds Ruto's presidential victory

Kenya's Supreme Court on Monday unanimously upheld William Ruto's presidential win in a scathing judgment that blasted opposition leader Raila Odinga's accusations of cheating.

Reuters

4 lessons from Serena Williams for sportswomen in Africa

US icon Serena Williams, considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time, is retiring from professional tennis. Williams has won 23 grand slam singles titles, more than any other woman or man during the professional era, which began in 1968. Coached by her father, she changed the face…

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Kenyan court starts hearing challenges to presidential vote

Kenya’s Supreme Court has started hearing arguments in challenges to the presidential election

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Whatever happened to the Kenyan farmer who turned a dump into a garden of giveaways?

Victor Edalia turned a trash dump into a farm. He hoped to earn extra income but decided to give away free produce during the pandemic. Now hundreds of needy families enjoy his harvest.

Asharq Al-Awsat

1st Ukraine Grain Ship for Horn of Africa Reaches Djibouti

The first ship carrying grain from Ukraine for people in East Africa affected by drought and conflict has docked at the Horn of Africa port of Djibouti. Food security experts call it a drop in the bucket for the vast needs in the worst-hit Horn countries of Somalia, Kenya and…

Reuters

Kenya's top court to rule on hacking allegations, votes disparity in election dispute

Kenya's Supreme Court on Tuesday laid out eight questions it will answer when it rules on this month's disputed presidential election result, including whether the commission's website was hacked.

The Conversation

Kenya's parliament and senate: how will they work together if there's no clear majority?

President Uhuru Kenyatta’s government has held a majority of elected seats in both the national assembly and the senate – which together make up parliament – since the 2013 general election. This enabled his Jubilee coalition to drive its agenda largely unhindered over two five-year terms. This will clearly not…

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The Guardian - UK

Environmentalist Elizabeth Wathuti: ‘Perhaps I had something President Biden really needed to hear’

Kenya’s rising climate star tells how her speech at Cop26 grabbed a world leader’s attention, and urges policymakers to go beyond mere pledges

Radio France Internationale

Kenyan farmers endure painful drought as millions face starvation

Water is at a premium in Kenya, where four million people are facing starvation as severe drought brings life to a standstill. The government has declared an emergency in four counties, including Tana River on the south coast, but locals there have seen government aid dry up as well.

Daily Mirror

Kenyan cyclist, 33, dies after high-speed crash at event in United States

Kenyan cyclist Suleiman Kangangi, who was considered one of his country's best talents, has tragically died with the likes of Chris Froome paying tribute

The Independent UK

Suleiman Kangangi: Kenyan cyclist dies after high-speed crash during Overland gravel race

‘Sule was a giant,’ his team said in a statement following the tragedy

Reuters

Kenya's Odinga still says he won election, but will respect court ruling

Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga, who is contesting his loss in this month's presidential election in the Supreme Court, said he will respect the court's ruling - but still believes he won.

Tribune News Service

Travel for Two: Writer's plantation in Kenya a novel place for a getaway

If ever there was a single place that evokes a sense of romance, it would have to be Bogani, also called Mbogani, author Karen Blixen’s stately home where she lived in a leafy neighborhood just outside of Nairobi near the Ngong Hills.

WEKU

Kenyan cyclist dies in crash during gravel race in Vermont

Kenyan cyclist Sule Kangangi died in a crash while competing in a gravel race in Vermont.

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