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Newsday: 16/08/2022 04:06 GMT : Kenya’s William Ruto wins presidential poll

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16/08/2022 04:06 GMT : Kenya’s William Ruto wins presidential poll

Kenya’s William Ruto wins presidential poll

BBC World Service - Newsday, Kenya’s William Ruto wins presidential poll

William Ruto narrowly beat Raila Odinga, taking 50.5% of the vote

Announcement was delayed amid scuffles and allegations of vote-rigging by Mr Odinga's campaign

Kenya's new president-elect, William Ruto, says he wants to unite the country after his narrow election victory. But more than half of the election commission's members have rejected the result, saying the proper processes weren't followed. 

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