NASA leader Raila Odinga, arrives for a press conference, October 10, 2017. [Photo|ODM]
The National Super Alliance (NASA) leadership, led by presidential candidate Raila Odinga and his Deputy Kalonzo Musyoka, withdrew its candidature from October 26th fresh presidential election.The coalition on Tuesday, cited lack of political goodwill from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission and the Jubilee Party, and further called for fresh election as per the Constitution
Various media outlets, both local and intrnational, reported the happening, differently, with the same message.
Below are some of the headlines, on how some of the international media covered the story:
Kenya Opposition Leader Demanded New Vote. Now, He’s Left the Race. - Independent
Kenya Opposition Leader Demanded New Vote. Now, He’s Left the Race. - New York TimesKenyan Opposition Leader Withdraws From Election Rerun - The Wall Street JournalKenyan opposition leader withdraws from repeat presidential poll - ReutersKenya: Raila Odinga withdraws from election rerun - The Guardian
Kenya opposition leader withdraws from fresh election - ABC News
Kenya's Raila Odinga withdraws from election re-run - Al jazeera
Kenya opposition leader withdraws from fresh election - Fox News
Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga withdraws from Oct. 26 election re-run - France24
Kenyan Opposition Leader Quits Election Rerun in Test of Law - Bloomberg
Kenya opposition leader Raila Odinga withdraws candidacy in election re-run - Sky News
Kenya thrown into crisis as opposition leader withdraws from election re-run - The Telegraph
Kenya in 'uncharted waters' as Opposition Leader Raila Odinga withdraws from October election - abc.news.au
Kenya election thrown into turmoil as top opposition candidate withdraws - Washington Post