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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Caroline Kimeu

Kenya’s supreme court upholds William Ruto’s win in presidential election

Supporters of William Ruto celebrate on the streets.
Supporters of William Ruto celebrate the supreme court’s ruling that upheld 9 August election results. Photograph: Daniel Irungu/EPA

Kenya’s supreme court has confirmed William Ruto as winner of the country’s disputed national vote, ending weeks of political uncertainty after the opposition – and election officials – questioned the count.

Ruto was announced winner on 15 August amid a divide within the electoral commission over the declared outcome, which showed that the vice-president had gained 50.5% of the vote, beating the longtime opposition leader, Raila Odinga, and narrowly avoiding a runoff.

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