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muriel_volestrangler

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Sat Mar 30, 2013, 10:31 AM Mar 2013

Kenya Supreme Court upholds Uhuru Kenyatta election win

Source: BBC

Kenya's Supreme Court has upheld Uhuru Kenyatta's presidential election victory, rejecting several petitions challenging the vote.

Chief Justice Willy Mutunga announced the decision, which was unanimous, saying the poll was free and fair.

The appeal was lodged by PM Raila Odinga, Mr Kenyatta's main rival in the presidential poll this month.

Official results said Mr Kenyatta beat Mr Odinga by 50.07% to 43.28%, avoiding a run-off by just 8,100 votes.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-21979298

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Kenya Supreme Court upholds Uhuru Kenyatta election win (Original Post) muriel_volestrangler Mar 2013 OP
I saw someplace (will try to find link) that they cited SCOTUS.... lastlib Mar 2013 #1
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