Kenya election 2017: Vote counting under way
Votes are being counted in Kenya’s general election after a day of long queues and little trouble.
Some polling stations remained open after the 17:00 (14:00 GMT) deadline in areas where heavy rain and other problems had hampered voting.
Incumbent President Uhuru Kenyatta is hoping for a second time in office, but faces a tough challenge from his long-time rival Raila Odinga.
Many fear a repeat of the violence that followed the disputed 2007 election.
More than 1,100 Kenyans died and 600,000 were displaced.
Some of the votes have already come in, but it could be days before the full result is known.
To win outright, a candidate needs more than 50% of the vote, and at least 25% in 24 of Kenya’s 47 counties. If that threshold is not met, a run-off vote between the top two candidates will be triggered.
Voting for the national and local assemblies are also taking place.
Source – BBC
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