Ruto wins presidential poll in Kenya
The announcement was delayed amid scuffles and allegations of vote-rigging
Deputy President William Ruto has been declared the winner of Kenya's presidential election amid dramatic scenes. He narrowly beat his rival, Raila Odinga, taking 50.5% of the vote, according to the official results. But a majority of the Electoral Comission say correct procedure was not followed in the tallying of results.
Also in the programme: our Chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet co-present from this special edition of Newshour from Kabul a year on the Taliban took power in Afghanistan. We talk about the drought and food crisis the country is facing; Afghan women鈥檚 education and role in society ; and we interview a Taliban leader.
(Photo: A supporter reacts to William Ruto鈥檚 victory in the presidential poll. Credit: Reuters).
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