Iebc final kenya presidential election results 2022
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) of Kenya has declared William Ruto, the candidate of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), as the winner of the 2022 presidential election. Here are the final results:
Presidential Election Results 2022
- William Ruto (UDA) - 50.49% (7,176,141 votes)
- Raila Odinga (Azimio La Umoja) - 48.85% (6,942,851 votes)
- George Wajackoyah (Roots Party) - 0.66% (94,771 votes)
- David Mwaure (Agano Party) - 0.01% (1,310 votes)
Total Valid Votes: 14,214,173
Rejected Votes: 143,141
Total Votes Cast: 14,357,314
Turnout: 78.9%
The IEBC declared Ruto the winner after a lengthy counting process that was marred by delays and allegations of irregularities. The commission's chairman, Wafula Chebukati, announced the results on August 15, 2022, at the Bomas of Kenya in Nairobi.
Ruto's victory marks a significant shift in Kenyan politics, as he becomes the first president from the Rift Valley region. His win also marks the end of the political dynasty of the Kenyatta and Odinga families, who have dominated Kenyan politics for decades.
The election was closely contested, with both sides accusing each other of fraud and irregularities. The opposition coalition, Azimio La Umoja, has disputed the results, citing alleged irregularities and demanding a recount. However, the IEBC has maintained that the election was free and fair, and that the results reflect the will of the Kenyan people.