[Fred Kibor, Standard]The fresh presidential election exposed two sides of a country where on the one hand peaceful voting went on in some areas while chaos reigned in others, with police clashing with protesters. In central Kenya and Rift Valley, low voter turnout in the morning gradually improved as the day wore on. There were reported attacks on some polling stations, including Mabunge primary and secondary schools in Busia, where election materials were destroyed. Perhaps in acknowledgement of the challenge ahead, President Kenyatta, who is expected to win the repeat poll, said if declared the president-elect he would reach out to Raila in a bid to unify the country. “It will be a responsibility of the one who will win the repeat presidential election to heal and unify the country.

Source: Standard Digital October 27, 2017 01:18 UTC