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Newshour: 15/08/2022 20:06 GMT: Ruto wins presidential poll in Kenya

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15/08/2022 20:06 GMT

15/08/2022 20:06 GMT: Ruto wins presidential poll in Kenya

Ruto wins presidential poll in Kenya

BBC World Service - Newshour, Ruto wins presidential poll in Kenya

The announcement was delayed amid scuffles and allegations of vote-rigging

Deputy President William Ruto has been declared the winner of Kenya's presidential election amid dramatic scenes. He narrowly beat his rival, Raila Odinga, taking 50.5% of the vote, according to the official results. But a majority of the Electoral Comission say correct procedure was not followed in the tallying of results.

Also in the programme: our Chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet co-present  from this special edition of Newshour from Kabul a year on the Taliban took power in Afghanistan. We talk about the drought and food crisis the country is facing; Afghan women’s education and role in society ; and we interview a Taliban leader.

(Photo: A supporter reacts to William Ruto’s victory in the presidential poll. Credit: Reuters).

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