Kenya voted for a new president on Tuesday against a backdrop of economic hardship and growing disenchantment with the political elite, with voting largely peaceful but producing low turnout in some areas.
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Comparable figures for the August 2017 election were not immediately available, but overall turnout then reached 78%. No presidential election outcome has gone uncontested since 2002, and there will be an anxious wait for this year's results which are not expected for several days.Pressure is on the IEBC to ensure a free and fair vote in all six polls -- for the presidency as well as for senators, governors, lawmakers, woman representatives and some 1,500 county officials.
Many people said they hoped this year's vote would make their lives easier as they struggle to put food on the table amid soaring inflation and a crippling drought.
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