Counting Underway in the Kenyan Elections

Counting Underway in the Kenyan Elections

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The video discusses the Kenyan elections, highlighting the peaceful atmosphere despite past tensions, public trust issues, and predictions favoring Raila Odinga. It covers international efforts by the US and UK to support the elections, the complex voting process, and political tensions with potential for violence. President Uhuru Kenyatta calls for acceptance of results, while concerns over transparency and autocracy are raised due to the ban on exit polls.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the general atmosphere during the Kenyan elections despite initial fears?

Peaceful with a large turnout

Violent and chaotic

Completely untrustworthy

Marked by widespread protests

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What measures have the US and UK taken to support the Kenyan elections?

Organized international observers

Spent £30 million to build confidence

Deployed military forces

Imposed economic sanctions

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key feature of the Kenyan electoral process?

Voting through mobile apps

Fingerprint verification connected to a central system

No voter identification required

Use of paper ballots only

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has Raila Odinga stated regarding the election results?

He supports the incumbent president

He will not participate in the elections

He can only lose if the vote is rigged

He will accept any outcome

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action has the government taken to control election speculation?

Banned exit polls

Increased media coverage

Encouraged public debates

Released early results