Kenya braces for legal fight over Ruto win

By Ayenat Mersie and George Obulutsa
Updated August 16 2022 - 7:13pm, first published 7:08pm
William Ruto was declared president by a tiny margin as a split emerged in the electoral commission. (EPA PHOTO)
William Ruto was declared president by a tiny margin as a split emerged in the electoral commission. (EPA PHOTO)

Kenya is bracing for a protracted legal battle after William Ruto was declared the victor in a closely fought presidential race over the objections of more than half the electoral commission, stoking fears of political violence.

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