How many kenyans voted in 2018

Key Points. The managing director of data analysis firm Cambridge Analytica was covertly filmed by U. The firm worked on "just about every element" of Kenyatta's bid to be elected, he said. Fake news and misinformation impacted Kenya's elections like never before, as exposure to smartphones and social media has grown quickly in the country, a Nairobi-based data analysis firm told CNBC.

Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta takes the oath of office during his inauguration ceremony in Nairobi, Kenya, on November 28, The U.

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By Abdi Latif Dahir Reporter. The announcement touched off small protests in a few opposition strongholds but also celebrations in pro-Kenyatta areas. Veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga said the Oct. Civil society groups also cited problems with the vote. The violence has for the most part seen protesters clash with police but some Kenyans fear it is starting to take on ethnic overtones after two deaths in clashes between rival groups at the weekend.

At least 66 people have died in overall election violence. Commission chairman Wafula Chebukati described the latest vote as "free, fair and credible". Last week, before the election re-run, Mr Chebukati had cast doubt on the credibility of the poll.

He was speaking after one of the election commissioners fled the country, saying she feared for her life. Kenya's opposition now has seven days to mount a legal challenge, and Mr Odinga says he will make an announcement on Tuesday.

Mr Odinga boycotted the re-run because he said that no reforms had been made to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission IEBC after the Supreme Court found irregularities and illegalities in the original poll. Mr Kenyatta, who is now set to serve a second term, said if the new results were challenged in the courts he would accept the outcome.

Let them [the opposition] first and foremost exhaust all their constitutional options," he said. Appealing for calm he said "your neighbour will remain your neighbour despite the political outcomes". About 50 people are reported to have died in violence since Mr Kenyatta was declared the winner of August's election.