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Kenya's Supreme Court dismisses Raila Odinga's petition challenging the August election results on the basis of a fraudulent vote tallying process, and upholds the election of William Ruto as president. SOUNDBITE
Ahead of the verdict on the August 9 election results, the justices in the Supreme Court make statements to the press. The result has been contested by Raila Odinga's legal team who allege the vote tallying process was fraudulently run. IMAGES
Supporters of William Ruto gather and celebrate in the streets, before the result is announced for the new president of Kenya. According to poll data the front runners, Ruto and Raila Odinga, have been neck and neck as the counting of the ballots has progressed. IMAGES
Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga announces he is withdrawing from a re-run of the presidential election. SOUNDBITE
Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga announces he is withdrawing from a re-run of the presidential election, saying electoral officials have failed to make necessary reforms. SOUNDBITE
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.