This Tuesday, Kenya elects a new president, a new parliament and new county governors. Who are the candidates, who is eligible to vote, what issues are at stake, and what is the international dimension of this election? DW's Cristina Krippahl takes a look.
will not only be electing a new president on August 9, but also a new parliament and county governors.
Odinga, 77, is vying for the top seat under the Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Coalition. It is his fifth try after defeats in 1997, 2007, 2013, and 2017. The president's support could play decisively in his favor. The same applies to his choice of running mate, Martha Karua, who would become the country's first female vice president if their ticket wins.
A recent video showing him shedding tears during a prayer service went viral, pulling at many heartstrings, but also earning him much derision on social media. Voter turnout in Kenya is usually high, reaching 80% in 2017, and voter intention is also high this year. Some 93% of male voters have said that they plan to cast a ballot, and 91% of women, according to the mobile surveying platformBut only 50% of those eligible to vote for the first time have signed up, fueling fears of apathy among the youth.