Kenya’s Ruto declared president-elect in chaotic scenes

NAIROBI — Kenya’s elections chief declared Deputy President William Ruto the winner of a tight presidential race on Monday but some senior election officials disowned the result, fueling fears of widespread violence like that seen after previous disputed polls.

Hailing the electoral commission as “heroes” after he was declared the winner, Ruto said: “There is no looking back. We are looking to the future. We need all hands on deck to move forward.”

The 55-year-old had made Kenya’s class divisions the centrepiece of his campaign to become Kenya’s fifth president, promising to reward low-income “hustlers.”

He was also scornful of Kenya’s political dynasties – his opponent Ra…

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