By MARTIN KINYANJUIMore by this AuthorThe Carter Centre has urged political leaders in Kenya to engage in dialogue in the limited time remaining before the scheduled repeat presidential poll tomorrow. In a statement issued Tuesday, the Centre observed that there is “increased insecurity, a lack of dialogue, and narrowing prospects for a credible presidential election on October 26”. The three moved to court arguing that the prevailing environment in the country cannot guarantee a credible election. OBSERVATION MISSIONAt the same time, the Carter Centre announced that due to the heightened political tensions in Kenya, it will not deploy a full election observation mission for the October 26 election. On the ongoing demonstrations by Nasa supporters, the Carter Centre urged security agents to act with restraint when dealing with the protestors.

Source: Daily Nation October 24, 2017 22:18 UTC