Calmer days ahead ??

"National Super Alliance flag bearer Raila Odinga has said he is disappointed with international election observers over their view that Kenya polls were credible.

Mr Odinga, in an interview with CNN, said Nasa does not want violence and appealed to its supporters to remain calm."

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"International observers on Thursday called for lawful settlement of disputes arising from the Tuesday General Election.

The Carter Centre, Africa Union, European Union and the Commonwealth urged aggrieved parties to petition the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission and move to court if not satisfied.

The observers said voting had been largely peaceful and thanked Kenyans for turning up at polling stations to choose their leaders.   However, they said complaints about the tallying and transmission of results raised by the opposition National Super Alliance leaders should be investigated by the electoral agency.

They also called for speedy investigations into the killing of IEBC technology boss Chris Msando.    Msando, who was the IEBC data manager, was abducted and killed a few days to the elections.   Nasa chiefs said his password was used to hack into the IEBC servers in order to manipulate results, a claim denied by the commission.

Meanwhile, the UK Minister for Africa, Mr Rory Stewart, asked Kenyans to be patient as IEBC verified the results and investigated reports of fraud.

 “We urge political parties and candidates to remember that Kenya and Kenyans matter more than any candidate, party or election, and to refrain from actions or statements which could heighten tension whilst the country awaits the vote outcome,” Mr Stewart said.

“Any disputes should be addressed through the established resolution mechanisms, in line with Kenya’s Constitution.”

(From The Daily Nation)