Elections are only part of the story in Kenya's history of post-poll violence https://theconversation.com/elections-are-only-part-of-the-story-in-kenyas-history-of-post-poll-violence-82611[24/08/2017 1:22:11 PM] Academic rigour, journalistic flair Arts + Culture Business + Economy Cities Education Environment + Energy FactCheck Health + Medicine Politics + Society Science + Technology Elections are only part of the story in Kenya’s history of post-poll violence August 20, 2017 7.27pm AEST Authors Christina Kenny PhD Scholar, Interdisciplinary Humanities (Human Rights, Law and Gender), Australian National University John Ahere PhD Researcher, Peace Studies, University of New England Disclosure statement Christina Kenny has previously worked for the Kenya Human Rights Commission as a Research Associate and program officer. John Ahere does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond the academic appointment above. Partners Kenya’s opposition leader Raila Odinga and his National Super Alliance are contesting the country’s general election results in the Supreme Court. Odinga rejected the official results which showed that Uhuru Kenyatta had reclaimed the presidency. In the days following the announcement that Kenyatta had won, opposition supporters attempted to engage in peaceful protests. International and local media reported on clashes between police and residents in Nairobi and Kisumu . A woman stands behind policemen during post election clashes, in Nairobi’s Kibera slum. Goran Tomasevic/Reuters Email  Twitter  18 Facebook  72 LinkedIn  2 Print   Edition: Job Board Donate  Australia     Become an author Sign up as a reader Sign in