Kenya’s election re-run to go ahead, despite ‘numerous concerns’
Nairobi — Kenya’s electoral chief confirmed on Wednesday that a highly-contentious election would take place as scheduled, despite the absence of opposition leader Raila Odinga and numerous concerns over its credibility. "Based on assurances given to this commission by the relevant authorities and security agencies, based on the progress that has been made in the commission, the election, as scheduled, will go ahead tomorrow, [October 26]," said Wafula Chebukati, head of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). With Odinga refusing to participate and numerous last-minute legal battles over the election’s legitimacy, there has been a big question mark over whether the vote would actually take place. Last week, Chebukati said he could not guarantee the election would be credible, free, and fair, citing internal divisions in the IEBC and interference from political leaders. He also said an election official’s house had been "burned to ashes". Despite confirming the p...
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