Chaos as Ruto declared 5th Kenyan President

Kenyan President Elect William Ruto from Kenya Kwanza (Kenya First) political party coalition delivers a speeach at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Bomas of Kenya Tallying Centre in Nairobi on August 15, 2022. PHOTO/AFP

What you need to know:

  • Describing the IEBC tally centre as a “crime scene,” top Azimio leaders exited the auditorium by 5pm (EAT) –before results were announced- in the clearest signal of a looming appeal to the Supreme Court.
  • More than 14million Kenyans balloted in the decisive poll which now halts the ascendency of the Kenyatta-Odinga families since 1964 in the East African powerhouse. 
  • Odinga's political future is now uncertain after his 5th bid for presidency ended in an upset.