Britain congratulates Kenyatta after disputed Kenya vote

Incumbent President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto hold their certificates after Kenyatta was announced winner of the presidential election at the IEBC National Tallying centre at the Bomas of Kenya, in Nairobi. PHOTO |REUTERS

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  • "Tuesday was an historic day for Kenya, with millions of Kenyans turning out to vote in the general election. The United Kingdom warmly congratulates President Kenyatta on his re-election," Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said in a statement late Saturday.