A man passes by posters of presidential candidates Uhuru Kenyatta and Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Nairobi, March 8, 2013. Voice of America
Uhuru Kenyatta Wins Kenyan Election By Slimmest Margin -- The Guardian
Deputy prime minister, accused of crimes against humanity, narrowly wins presidency amid concerns about ballot.
Kenya's election commission announced early Saturday that Deputy Prime Minister Uhuru Kenyatta had prevailed in the country's presidential elections by the slimmest of margins, winning 50.03% of the vote according to provisional figures.
Diplomats were worried they might have to weaken ties with the east African nation if Kenyatta is elected because he faces charges of crimes against humanity at the International Criminal court at The Hague. The result will almost certainly be challenged in the courts by his opponent, the prime minister Raila Odinga.
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More News On Kenya's Presidential Election
Kenya election: Uhuru Kenyatta 'wins vote count' -- BBC
Kenya final vote total: Kenyatta has 50.03 pct -- Bloomberg Businessweek/AP
Kenyatta wins Kenya's presidential race, figures show -- Reuters
Kenyatta Provisionally Wins Kenyan Election Pending Final Audit -- Bloomberg Businessweek
Uhuru Kenyatta elected Kenyan president: commission figures -- AFP
Reports: Kenyatta has slim majority in Kenya presidential election -- CNN
My Comment: The opposition is not going to be happy with this incredibly close vote count.
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