Chaos in Kenya ahead of polls
Last minute preparations for presidential election in Kenya
An episode of the Focus on Africa podcast, hosted by BBC World Service, titled "Chaos in Kenya ahead of polls" was published on August 8, 2022 and runs 27 minutes.
August 8, 2022 ·27m · Focus on Africa
Summary
Hundreds of Kenyans rush to collect national identification cards necessary to cast their vote, while many others experience travel woes on the eve of the country's general elections. Observers highlight a few issues ahead of the polls as the Electoral Commission suspends voting in four areas over ballot paper issues. Plus some Kenyans tell us about the panic-buying that's now started.Also, the US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, is the latest international diplomat on a charm offensive to woo the continent.. We hear from South Africa.And Ethiopia's Rophnan, DJ turned musician fuses electronic with traditional sounds.
Episode Description
Hundreds of Kenyans rush to collect national identification cards necessary to cast their vote, while many others experience travel woes on the eve of the country's general elections. Observers highlight a few issues ahead of the polls as the Electoral Commission suspends voting in four areas over ballot paper issues. Plus some Kenyans tell us about the panic-buying that's now started.
Also, the US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, is the latest international diplomat on a charm offensive to woo the continent.. We hear from South Africa.
And Ethiopia's Rophnan, DJ turned musician fuses electronic with traditional sounds.
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