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Kenya election: Kenyatta vows to overcome divisions

President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya

Uhuru Kenyatta has vowed to overcome Kenya’s divisions after being sworn in for a second term as president, at a ceremony boycotted by the opposition.

Speaking after his inauguration in the capital Nairobi, he said he would try to incorporate some of the opposition’s ideas “in the spirit of inclusivity”.

At least one man was killed when police clashed with opposition supporters.

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Opposition leader Raila Odinga has announced plans to be sworn in himself as president next month.

He boycotted last month’s repeat election and has not recognised Mr Kenyatta’s victory.

Mr Kenyatta was officially re-elected with 98% of the vote on 26 October but just under 39% of voters turned out.

The original election on 8 August has held again after being annulled by the Supreme Court on grounds of irregularities, BBC reported.

 

 

S-Davies Wande

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