The Rerun of Kenya's Elections and Sustained Nature of Electoral Violence

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Although the Supreme Court’s ruling to have a rerun of the presidential elections was an iconic one, it remains unclear as to how much of a difference it made in ensuring free and fair elections, considering that little was done to rectify the alleged shortcomings.
• The allegation of bias of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) in favor of the incumbent president is likely to stem from Odinga's discontent over losing the presidential race thrice rather than a bid for a more transparent electoral process.
• This political crisis has had a serious impact on the economy and the security of the country wherein the growth rate is projected by some to go from 5.9 percent last year to 4.9 percent.

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