Afrika Nå - Kenyan elections 2022: challenges and possibilities

Afrika Nå

The last week the world has witnessed a tight presidential race between Deputy President William Ruto and Kenyatta endorsed Raila Odinga. Kenya's electoral chairman declared Ruto the winner on 15th of August with 50.49% of the vote against Odinga's 48.85%. Odinga's supporters are urging him to challenge the result and the country is waiting to see what he will do. Four out of seven election commissioners have also stated that they reject the results due to the nature of counting. What is likely to happen in the next few months? Will the new president be able to unite the people? The new president will need to start work immediately to handle an economic and social crisis in the country due to Covid-19 and the increased food and fuel prices. In the north people are experiencing the worst drought in 40 years. How will the new president tackle these crises? How will he differ from former president Kenyatta and what will be the main challenges and possibilities for Kenya in the coming years?