KISUMU/NAIROBI (Reuters) -Kenya braced on Tuesday for a protracted legal battle after William Ruto was declared the victor in a closely fought presidential race over the objections of more than half the electoral commission, stoking fears of political violence.
They also provided handwashing points and walked around the terraces to ensure people maintained social distancing.
This was however short-lived as they were overwhelmed.
And when it was time for entertainment, people danced freely despite recent reports of the county becoming one of the new Covid-19 hot spots
At Kondele and Kisumu main bus terminus, the public turned up in numbers to cheer the dignitaries convoys heading to the event venue.
Police had to use tear gas at Kondele to disperse a surging crowd as Deputy President William Ruto and other leaders waved from their vehicles sunroof.
This happened despite a directive by Governor Anyang Nyong o that the public follows the event from their homes.
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Floods in Nyatike. [Caleb Kingwara, Standard]
Floods in Nyanza and Lake Victoria backflow have caused havoc in the region, displacing thousands of people, destroying properties, and hindering learning in some schools.
Thousands of traders suffered a setback after a 41-year old bridge connecting Homa Bay and Migori counties collapsed.
More than 2, 200 families in Nyatike, Migori County have been affected by floods following heavy rains.
At Kakelo Kakoth Location, some 300 homes were submerged in water forcing locals to flee for safety.
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In Lower Karapolo, 60 households have been marooned by the floods while West Kanyuor location has 99 households affected by the floods.
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