World Aug 22 After Kenya presidential vote loss, runner-up Odinga files court challenge Kenya's losing presidential candidate Raila Odinga has filed a Supreme Court challenge to last week's election result. By Cara Anna, Associated Press
World Aug 17 Watch 6:57 Tensions simmer in Kenya as candidate who lost presidential election contests vote count Kenyans went to the polls last week in an election widely hailed as one of the most transparent and peaceful in the nation’s history, a major milestone for a country that has experienced significant post-election violence in past years. But… By Neha Wadekar
World Aug 16 Kenyan opposition candidate Odinga says he’ll challenge close election loss Kenyan opposition figure Raila Odinga says he'll challenge the results of the close presidential election with "all legal options" after Deputy President William Ruto was declared the winner. By Cara Anna, Associated Press
World Aug 15 Kenya’s Ruto declared president in close election, faces possible court challenge After last-minute chaos that could foreshadow a court challenge, Kenya's electoral commission chairman has declared Deputy President William Ruto the winner of the close presidential election over five-time contender Raila Odinga. By Cara Anna, Associated Press
Aug 09 Kenyan turnout key in close presidential election By Cara Anna, Associated Press The top candidates are Raila Odinga, a democracy campaigner who has vied for the presidency for a quarter-century, and 55-year-old Deputy President William Ruto, who has stressed his journey from a humble childhood to appeal to struggling Kenyans long accustomed… Continue reading
Aug 08 Watch 7:58 Kenyans prepare to vote for a president after divisive race By Neha Wadekar, Jack Hewson Kenyans will go to the polls on Tuesday to select a new president. In a nation with a history of contested and violent elections, this is the first time a member of the politically dominant Kikuyu tribe is not running. Continue watching
Jan 31 Kenyan TV stations remain shut down after planning to air mock ‘inauguration’ By Michael Boulter Despite losing in the country’s recent elections, Kenya’s main opposition leader Raila Odinga declared himself “the people’s president” and was “sworn in” at a mock inauguration Tuesday, prompting the government to shut down several television stations. How did we get… Continue reading
Sep 01 Kenya Supreme Court declares presidential election results invalid By Michael Boulter Election results announced last month showed President Uhuru Kenyatta was re-elected with 54 percent of the vote, 1.4 million more votes than opposition candidate Raila Odinga. Continue reading
Aug 08 Watch 6:14 As Kenya votes, some fear repeat of past election violence By PBS News Hour A record number of Kenyans voted in an election Tuesday pitting incumbent Uhuru Kenyatta against veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga. Both men were leaders when post-election violence rocked the nation almost a decade ago, raising fears that the country could… Continue watching