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Stark contrast between US and Kenya fetes
The presidential motorcade approaches Capitol Hill during the inauguration ceremony of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States, in Washington. PHOTO/ REUTERS
By EMEKA-MAYAKA GEKARA
Posted Tuesday, January 20 2009 at 21:21
Posted Tuesday, January 20 2009 at 21:21
In Summary
- Obama took office 78 days after the polls while Kibaki was sworn in soon after the results
Unlike the US, Kenya’s poll system gives aggrieved parties no time to file any complaints before announcing the winner.
Instead, the law says they should seek redress in courts of law.
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