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Doubt looms over election rerun in Kenya

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Doubts are growing over Kenya‘s ability to hold a rerun of its presidential election in a month’s time, as argument continue on how to conduct a credible vote.

The October 17 repeat vote was called after Kenya’s Supreme Court annulled the initial election, citing widespread irregularities.

The opposition has vowed to boycott the new vote if its demands are not met. These include staff changes at the country’s electoral commission, which it accuses of rigging the first poll.

The court has until September 22 to give the reasons for its ruling and further orders, which would give the commission little time to make any necessary changes.

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– By AFP

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