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Reuters
Reuters
Politics
By Duncan Miriri and Ayenat Mersie

Kenya's Ruto declared president-elect in chaotic scenes

Kenya's Deputy President William Ruto and presidential candidate for the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and Kenya Kwanza political coalition reacts after being declared the winner of Kenya's presidential election at the IEBC National Tallying Centre at the Bomas of Kenya, in Nairobi, Kenya August 15, 2022. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya

Kenya's elections chief declared Deputy President William Ruto the winner of a tight presidential race on Monday but some senior election officials disowned the result, fuelling fears of widespread violence like that seen after previous disputed polls.

Hailing the electoral commission as "heroes" after he was declared the winner, Ruto said: "There is no looking back. We are looking to the future. We need all hands on deck to move forward."

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