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Kenya heads to the polls

August 3, 2017

As Kenyans prepare to vote for a new president, lawmakers and local representatives, fears are growing the elections could again turn violent amid accusations of vote rigging. DW takes a closer look.

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Women pray out loud at an evangelical pre-election prayer rally for peace, in Nairobi, Kenya
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