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The announcement of the presidential results led to ethnic clashes among Kenya's tribes. [33] Police crackdowns on protesters and clashes that turned into ethnic attacks killed more than 1,000 people in post-election violence, eventually prompting a new constitution to devolve power. Ruto aligned himself with Kenyatta in 2013.
On 15 August 2022, six days after the general election held on 9 August, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission chair Wafula Chebukati announced that Ruto had won the presidential election, defeating candidate Raila Odinga of the Azimio La Umoja party. Ruto received 50.49% of the valid votes cast, while Odinga received 48.85%.
However, the presidential election results were annulled and a re-run held in October, which was won by Kenyatta after a boycott by Odinga. In the 2022 elections William Ruto defeated Odinga in the presidential elections, Odinga's Azimio la Umoja coalition won the most seats in the National Assembly, while Ruto's Kenya Kwanza alliance won the ...
William Ruto was declared winner of Kenya’s presidential election, which descended into chaos moments before the announcement. Protesters took to the streets after the opposition leader's ...
Kenya is a standout with its relatively democratic system in a region where some leaders are notorious for clinging to power for decades. Kenya's close presidential election draws fewer voters ...
Kenya’s political opposition stormed out of Tuesday session's in which the bill was passed. The president is questioned Ruto, elected in 2022, has consistently urged all Kenyans to pay their ...
August 9 - 2022 Kenyan general election; Deaths. January. 2 January Charles Njonjo, Attorney General of Kenya (1963–1979) (b. 1920). [1]
The presidency of Uhuru Kenyatta began on 9 April 2013 after being sworn in as 4th president of Kenya and ended on 13 September 2022 after handing over to William Ruto. He succeeded Mwai Kibaki . During his inaugural speech Uhuru promised economic transformation by 2030 [ clarification needed ] , unity among all Kenyans, free maternal care and ...