Kenyan Pundit

First, for all those who took advantage of my time away from the blog to turn the comment section into a space for your tribal-based vitriol – SHAME ON YOU! From reading this blog you should know that I don’t entertain that kind of crap, and my readers have always respected that. I’ve had to [...]

Off to bed, back in the am.

Presidential: Raila 53% – Kibaki 48% – about 7 million votes counted. Both have 25% in more than 5 provinces. Kibaki picked up from Central and North Eastern. Interestingly, Kibaki leading in Nairobi though ODM picking up all the parliamentary seats so far. MP results: – Juja: George Thuo just declared winner, though that’s still [...]

- For those who are asking – only 3 seats have been announced in Nairobi – Westlands, Langata, and Kasarani. Have no idea what is going on with the rest though violence reported in Kasarani and Kamkunji. – Current tally of seats: ODM 72, PNU 19, Safina 4, ODM-K 9, MGPK 1, NARC 3, PICK [...]

Stepping out again for a bit. Will be back to keep updating through the night. Latest news: – The presidential race might come down to Rift Valley. Gap between Raila and Kibaki narrowing – Raila leading by about 10% – Ruyenjes – Cecily Mbarire in – Marakwet – Jebii Kilimo in – Matuga – Mwakwere [...]

Just got home, quick update. – Chaos in Garsen as Mungatana declared winner despite claims of rigging. Also violence in Starehe and Kamkunji. – Presidential results via NTV: Raila 50.2%, Kibaki 40.9% Raila leading in Western, Nyanza, Rift Valley and Coast. Kibaki leading in Central, Nairobi, North Eastern. Kalonzo leading in Eastern.

At some point today I need to shower Relieving the family from cabin fever will be back in a couple of hours. If I can find a place in Nairobi that has TV, wireless, and is kiddie friendly updates will continue (taking recommendations).

- For guys who are asking about Sakuda, no updates as counting has been suspended as I said in my last post due to chaos. – For guys who want more updates – relax – I’m one person doing the best I can on a voluntary basis and with a family that’s been cooped up [...]