Democracy and its discontents: understanding Kenya's 2013 elections (original) (raw)
2014, Journal of Eastern African Studies
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This paper analyzes the implications of Kenya's 2013 elections, a pivotal moment marked by fears of ethnic violence following the contentious 2007/08 elections. Despite high voter turnout and the lack of widespread violence, significant doubts about the electoral process emerged, including issues with voter identification and a failed electronic results transmission system. The outcome reflected deepening ethnic divisions and dissatisfaction, particularly in regions traditionally supportive of Odinga. The post-election landscape illustrates the fragility of democratic processes and the ongoing challenges of governance in the context of Kenya's ethnic politics.
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