Violence erupts in Kenya as protests for electoral reform intensify ahead of presidential election
Kenyan police fired tear gas at opposition protesters a day after their leader Raila Odinga announced his withdrawal from the presidential race.
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A day after Kenya’s presidential candidate Raila Odinga withdrew from the presidential election, violence broke out on the streets in Nairobi and other parts of the country. Reuters
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Stating that he did not believe the polls to be free and fair, Odinga’s withdrawal gave a push to those protesting the new electoral reforms in Kenya. Reuters
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Police started firing tear gas on the Opposition protesters who are against the new law which says if one candidate withdraws, the other automatically wins the presidency. Reuters
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As President Uhuru Kenyatta is the only candidate in line. if he faces no challengers he will automatically win. Reuters
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Protests have been taking place almost daily in Kenya ahead of the elections. Analyst fear a repeat of the 2007 polls where nearly 1100 people died in post-election violence. Reuters


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