Kenya held general elections for presidential, parliamentary, and civic positions on December 27, 2007. In the presidential race, Mwai Kibaki defeated Raila Odinga by a 2% margin. In the Kenyan Parliament, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party won a majority of the seats.
Violence and Resolution
Kibaki's declaration of victory led to widespread rioting, and prompted an immediate ballot recount. Foreign mediators, including the UN's Kofi Annan and the American diplomat, Jendayi Frazer mediated the dispute. On February 28, 2008, a power-sharing agreement was struck between Kibaki and Odinga's respective administrations.
Presidential Election Results
- Winner: Mwai Kibaki
- 4,584,721 votes (47%)
- Second place: Raila Odinga
- 4,352,993 votes (44%)
- Third place: Kalonzo Musyoka
- 879,903 votes (9%)
- 10% of votes:
- Joseph Karani, Pius Muiru, Nazlin Omar, Kenneth Matiba, David Ng'ethe, Nixon KukuboKenya-Advisor.com: Kenya Election Results - The Facts
Parliamentary Results
- Majority: Orange Democratic Movement (Odinga's party)
- Seats won: 99
- Minority: Party of National Unity (Kibaki's party)
Parliamentary Result
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Fast Facts
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Took place
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Total electorate
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Voter turnout
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Parliamentary seats
224
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Available seats
210
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Fact:
Mwai Kibaki declared presidential victory
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Fact:
Opponent Raila Odinga called for a recount
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Fact:
Suspicions of fraud sparked widespread riots
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Fact:
Results overturned by a power-sharing agreement made on February 28, 2008
