Kenyan general elections

Kenya`s general elections commence today and concerns are high due to past experiences. The two main contenders are Mr Oginga and Uhuru Kenyatta.

After the last elections, 2007-2008, Kenya erupted into post-election chaos, accompanied by extreme violence-Over 1000 people were killed and hundreds of thousands were displaced.

Incumbent President Mwai Kibaki (The National Rainbow Coalition), won the elections but was accussed by his main opponent Hon Raila Odinga(Orange Democratic Movement) that the outcome of the votes had somehow been rigged in Kibakis favor. Thus sparking off the rampage.

Influencial persons across Africa assisted in brokering peace between President Kibaki and Hon. Odinga which lead to the signing of The National Accord and Reconciliation Agreement. The Agreement amended that structure of the Government by introducing new posts such as Prime Minister.

The most important result of the NARA was the formation of the Grand Coalition between the Presidents party and the Orange Democratic Movement Party.

Most believe that these elections will be peaceful but travel alerts have been issued.