Kenya Rocked By Electoral Reforms Protests

At least one person has died during protests in major towns in Kenya. Opposition leader Raila Odinga called for the demonstrations, aimed at forcing out key officials at the electoral commission.

The major cities of Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu witnessed violent confrontations on Monday as police engaged opposition supporters in running battles in a bid to disperse them. The protests happened following a directive from presidential candidate Raila Odinga of the National Super Alliance (NASA) conglomeration of opposition groups.

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