Rioters engaging police in running battles. Photo/cnn.com
The United Kingdom has mourned with Kenyans over the deaths witnessed after the announcement of presidential election results.
President Uhuru Kenyatt was declared the winner of the polls with 54% while his closes rival Raila Odinga came in second with 44%
Foresign Secretary Boris Johnson called on leaders to avoid inciting their supporters.
“We join the Kenyan people in mourning those who have died, calling on those with influence to exercise restraint at this difficult time to ensure calm, and to honour the Kenyans who turned out in such number to vote to determine their future,” he urged.
According to the KNCHR report, one person was killed in Kisumu, two in Migori, Siaya and Homa Bay each, and 17 in Nairobi.