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Kenya voted for a new president recently with the hope that a new government would be in place to address its economic hardships and growing disenchantment with the political elite
Kenya voted for a new president recently with the hope that a new government would be in place to address its economic hardships and growing disenchantment with the political elite. As reported by www.trendsnafrica.com, voting was largely peaceful. Turnout in some areas was low. There are also complaints about rigging. Authorities are taking steps to avoid deadly disputes that had taken place in the previous election.
Deputy President and erstwhile heir-apparent William Ruto, 55, is running against Raila Odinga, the 77-year-old veteran opposition leader. He is now backed by his long-time rival Kenyatta in a theatrical turn of events. The turnout was just over 56 percent of the 22 million registered voters. Comparable figures for the August 2017 election were close to 78%.
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Amid soaring prices, droughts, and food shortages, many people think this year’s vote would make their lives easier. The elections are taking place for the presidency, senators, governors, lawmakers, woman representatives, and some 1,500 county officials. About 200 electronic voter registration devices had failed a total of more than 46,000. In some parts of the country, particularly in Wajir, a country bordering Somalia, polling was disrupted after a gunfight left election officials trapped inside an office where ballots were stored.
