European UnionElection observers claim that elections are in KenyaThese were marked by Less tensionComparable to previous occasions
However, observers raised concerns about counting because they were not allowed to see it.
Kenya’s complicated process of verifying and tallying votes is expected to take days. This raises the possibility of Unrest.
“The tension and conflict that accompanied the election was significantly lower than in the past. Parties and candidates were able to campaign openly throughout the country and to get their messages out to voters” (…) “On election day, voters exercised their right to vote in a general peaceful manner throughout the day. Complex procedures ensured that the process was peaceful, even though it was lengthy. Opening (ed: Of Polling Stations), voting and counting took place generally in line with established procedures” (…) “Tabulation is still ongoing, as we know. And as we speak, we are observing, however, that our observers have been kept at some distance from the process, which is reducing transparency”, said Ivan StefanecChief EU electoral observer.
According to the EU delegationAnother aspect that was not properly addressed was the Lack of a campaign financing framework.
“One of the most important issues of these elections was a lack of proper campaign financing framework. This had a negative effect on the campaign environment, creating an unlevel playing field that disadvantaged those with less access to funds, particularly women. The practice of distributing cash to voters by candidates during a campaign is against democratic principles.ed: Candidates gave cash handouts in an effort to encourage people to attend rallies)”, added the EU chief electoral observer.
Provisional results point to a It is a tight presidential race.
International observers also note the rapid spread of this disease. DisinformationAfter the scrutiny, use social media.
Both candidates have been accused by rights campaigners and civil society organizations of sharing, False postsUse social media.
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