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  • Anne Soy at a polling station with male voter
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    'Smooth process' at Nairobi polling station Jump to media player Voters report long queues in the Kenyan election but a "smooth process" at a polling station in the capital Nairobi.
    • 08 Aug 17
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    Kenya's 'six-piece' elections explained Jump to media player What's the link between a six-piece suit and the Kenyan elections? The BBC's Sophie Ikenye explains.
    • 08 Aug 17
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    Kenyan voters' hopes for the future Jump to media player People have been turning out to vote in large numbers in Kibera, Nairobi, in Kenya's general election.
    • 08 Aug 17
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  • Kenya election 2017 graphic
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    Kenya Election 2017: What you need to know Jump to media player A visual guide to the key issues, candidates and risks ahead of Kenya's general election on 8 August.
    • 04 Aug 17
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    Is fake news a problem in Kenya election? Jump to media player The presidential election on 8 August will see incumbent President Kenyatta run against his main challenger, opposition leader Raila Odinga.
    • 04 Aug 17
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    Kenya poll attack made me 'DJ One Hand' Jump to media player He lost his left arm in violence following elections in 2007, but he hasn't let that stop him.
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  • Rachael Akidi explains how to spot a fake Focus on Africa report
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    How to spot a fake 'BBC' report Jump to media player How do you spot a fake news report? The BBC's Focus on Africa editor explains.
    • 29 Jul 17
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Kenya election 2017: 'Smooth process' reported in Nairobi

There are long queues of voters in the Kenya elections but a "smooth process" at a polling station in the capital Nairobi.

BBC's Anne Soy reports.

  • 08 Aug 2017
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