2013 Kenyan general election

none August 2023 Kenya 2007 Kenyan general election 2007 2013 03 04 yes 2017 Kenyan general election 2017 yes Presidential election presidential 85.91%Kenya election: Uhuru Kenyatta wins presidency BBC News, 9 March 2013 Uhuru Kenyatta 2015.jpg Uhuru Kenyatta The National Alliance Jubilee Alliance William Ruto 6,173,433 50.51% 20 33 Raila Amolo Odinga (8410952357).jpg Raila Odinga Orange Democratic Movement Coalition for Reforms and Democracy Kalonzo Musyoka 5,340,546 43.7% 26 + Diaspora 30 2013 Kenyan presidential election - Results by province.svg Results by province President Mwai Kibaki Party of National Unity (Kenya) Uhuru Kenyatta The National Alliance General elections were held in Kenya on 4 March 2013.Kenya sees huge election turnout but violence mostly limited to separatists The Guardian, 5 March 2013 Voters elected the President, members of the National Assembly and newly formed Senate. Also elected include governors, county women representatives and members of county assembly, (MCAs). They were the first elections held under the new constitution, which was approved in a 2010 referendum, and were also the first run by the new Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). They coincided with the 2013 Kenyan local elections. The presidential election saw Uhuru Kenyatta of the National Alliance (TNA) defeat Raila Odinga of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Incumbent President Mwai Kibaki was ineligible to pursue a third term due to the two-term limit established in Clause 142 of the Constitution of Kenya. This was the first Kenyan presidential election to include a joint-ticket system for deputy president, which was introduced in the 2010 Constitution. Kenyatta was joined on his ticket by William Ruto, while Odinga's running mate was Kalonzo Musyoka. Kenyatta was backed by the Jubilee Alliance, while Odinga was supported by the Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD). Kenyatta was declared the winner with 50.5% of the vote, meaning a second round of voting was not needed. Odinga unsuccessfully contested the results in the Supreme Court.IEBC declares Uhuru Kenya's fourth president Daily Nation, 9 March 2013 Background Election date The elections were originally scheduled for 14 August 2012 or December 2012 were planned for the election, depending on a court ruling to be issued. The court ruled that presidential and parliamentary elections should be held in March 2013.Kenya high court delays elections to March 2013 Reuters, 13 January 2012 This resulted in the resignation of several civil servants who wished to enter politics, as required by the Elections Act.Mutua leads exodus of state officers joining politics Nation, 3 September 2012 On 28 December 2012, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission announced the Notice of General Elections which confirmed polling day as 4 March. The nomination deadlines were set over a period between 29 January and 1 February, with presidential candidates submitting their nomination papers on 29 and 30 January. Supreme Court On 13 January, the Judiciary indicated it would hear and determine within two weeks disputes on presidential election results. The Judiciary Working Committee on Election Preparations (JWCEP) announced that election petitions would be certified urgent.Courts to determine poll disputes in time Standard Digital, 13 January 2013 These rules were developed in pursuance of Article 163(8) of the constitution which mandates the Supreme Court to make rules for the exercise of its exclusive jurisdiction of hearing presidential election petition.Why this election may be won in courts The Star, 12 January 2013 Voter registration Voter registration ran from 19 November 2012 for 30 days.IEBC voter registration kicks off Nov 19 Standard Digital News, 12 November 2012IEBC starts off race to register 20 million voters Standard Digital News, 20 November 2012 Problems were reported during the first few days of the registration exercise included availability of electricity, military operations in some areas and logistical challenges caused by rains. IEBC says registration problems are minor Daily Nation, 22 November 2012 Another subsequent challenge was the inability to register prospective voters who were still awaiting issuance of their formal identity documents by the government.Kenyans with ID waiting cards could register as voters Capital FM, 6 December 2012 On 27 November, the government announced that, due to time and logistics constraints, there would be no attempts to register Kenyan voters in the diaspora.Kenyans in diaspora locked out of March poll https://web.archive.org/web/20121201052610/http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Kenyans-in-diaspora-locked-out-of-March-poll/-/539546/1630458/-/j2jyd9/-/index.html 1 December 2012 Business Daily, 27 November 2012 The IEBC later announced a decision to register Kenyan diaspora voters living within the East African Community Countries.IEBC registers Kenyans in EAC member states Standard Digital, 19 December 2012 The ten-day exercise concluded on 25 December 2012 with low turnout attributed to "logistical challenges". The IEBC estimate was that about 1,700 people registered.IEBC registers 2,000 Kenyans in East African bloc Daily Nation, 27 December 2012 Voter registration was carried out using Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) Kits which would reduce certain incidents of fraud. BVR kits finally arrive in Kenya Standard Digital News, 5 November 2012 The purchase of the BVR Kits was financed through a loan from Standard Chartered Kenya in a government-to-government deal involving Kenya and Canada made cheaper by a guarantee from the Canadian government. The Canadian government arranged to have its fully owned parastatal, Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC), sign a contract with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).How BVR technology is poised to revolutionise voting in Kenya Business Daily Africa A case was filed in court seeking to extend the voter registration period arguing that Section 5(1) of the Elections Act was in conflict with the Constitution to the extent that it limited continuous registration of voters.Kenya: Lawyers Sue IEBC Over Dec 18 Voter Listing Deadline All Africa, 14 December 2012 The courts however declined request to extend the deadline.Court declines to extend voter registration Standard Digital, 18 December 2012 After the 18 December deadline, the IEBC released the provisional voter numbers showing a registered base of 14.3 million voters. The IEBC indicated that they had missed their target of 18 million voters, citing voter apathy as one of reasons for this.IEBC misses target by four million voters Standard Digital, 21 December 2012 The IEBC begun an exercise to clean up the voters' roll with a target of opening it for verification early January 2013.IEBC cleaning up voters’ roll Daily Nation, 22 December 2012 On 13 January 2013 the IEBC opened its voter register for inspection; voters were to verify their details before 26 January to enable the commission clean the register ahead of the poll. The options include visiting respective registration centers, the IEBC website or the use of mobile phone numbers via an SMS service (using National Identity Card or Passport numbers used during registration).Voters urged to verify their details with IEBC Capital FM, 13 January 2013 The IEBC announced on 23 February 2013 that it had removed 20,000 voters who had registered more than once from the voter roll. The names were identified during continuing activities to clean up the register.IEBC removes 20,000 double registered voters from roll https://web.archive.org/web/20130215040849/http://elections.nation.co.ke/news/-/1631868/1692100/-/p7ni8az/-/index.html 15 February 2013 Daily Nation, 12 February 2013 Electoral system The 2010 constitution provided for a two-round system for presidential elections, the president having previously been elected on a first-past-the-post basis. In order to win in the first round, a candidate was required to receive over 50% of the vote, as well as 25% of the vote in at least 24 counties.Presidential Candidates Kenya Diaspora VoteArticle 138 (4) Constitution of Kenya 2010 Campaign Coalitions and alliances The law required all Kenyan political parties to register any coalition agreements with the Registrar of Political Parties by 4 December 2012. This resulted in several publicised discussions among key political players and their respective parties who aimed to form pre-election coalitions prior to the deadline. Another effect considered likely was a reduction in the number of prospective candidates.Inside the Uhuru-Ruto deal Daily Nation, 29 November 2012 Four coalitions formed by the deadline include: The Coalition for Reforms and Democracy: ODM, Wiper Party, Ford-Kenya and the Federal Party of Kenya.Alliance exudes confidence of victory in General Election Standard Digital, 23 December 2012 The Jubilee Alliance: TNA, URP and UDF Parties.Uhuru, Ruto, Mudavadi in new coalition pact Daily Nation, 4 December 2012 UDF later left the coalition.Mudavadi leaves Jubilee coalition https://web.archive.org/web/20121224011155/http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/article-100413/mudavadi-leaves-jubilee-coalition 24 December 2012 The Star, 21 December 2012 Machel Waikenda was the director of communications and secretary of arts and entertainment of the National Alliance, from April 2012 to August 2013 and he led the media and communications department of the party during the 2013 elections.Youthful TNA team to reap from Uhuru’s win Capital FM, 14 March 2013 Eagle Alliance: KNC and POA PartiesKenneth, Tuju to hold joint nominations Daily Nation, 6 December 2012 Pambazuka Coalition: New FORD Kenya, National Vision Party, Federal Party of Kenya and KADDU Parties.Wamalwa to battle out other aspirants in coalition deal Standard Digital, 5 December 2012 The coalition collapsed on 29 December 2012.Jirongo, Wamalwa coalition collapses Capital FM, 29 December 2012 Amani Coalition: UDF, New Ford Kenya and KANU Parties (formed after the UDF exit from the Jubilee Coalition.Mudavadi, Wamalwa, Moi form Amani coalition https://web.archive.org/web/20130108090742/http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/article-101583/mudavadi-wamalwa-moi-form-amani-coallition 8 January 2013 The Star, 4 January 2013 The release of the calendar resulted in several parties opting to hold their nominations on 17 January 2013.Confusion ahead of Jan 17 party nominations deadline The Star, 14 January 2013 The IEBC proposed public school shut down on 17 January 2013, as the schools would be the venue for a significant number of nomination activities across the country.IEBC proposes public schools closure to allow party primaries Daily Nation, 14 January 2013 The Government confirmed that public schools would not open on 17 January 2013.Public schools closed Thursday to allow primaries Daily Nation, 15 January 2013 The government later announced that Public primary schools would for the second day (18 January 2013) remain closed to allow party primaries to continue.Public schools to remain closed on Friday Standard Digital, 19 January 2013 On 19 January the IEBC indicated that political aspirants who lost during respective party primaries are not allowed to defect and seek tickets on other parties after Midnight on 18 January 2013. By law, political parties were expected to nominate their candidates for an election at least 45 days before.IEBC warns party primaries losers Standard Digital, 19 January 2013 While other parties and coalitions held their nominations early, the Jubilee, Amani and CORD coalitions chose to hold country wide their nominations two days before the deadline. These were marked with disorganization and chaos with protests arising in Nairobi, Nyanza and Central provinces.Disarray as TNA conducts nominations Capital FM, 18 January 2013Chaos rocks Nyanza over nominations The Star, 21 January 2013 Further acrimony arose over issuance of certificates by political parties, with over 200 complaints filed with the IEBC disputes and Resolution panelIEBC to pronounce over 200 verdicts on party primaries Capital FM, 26 January 2013 The committee consisted of 4 IEBC Commissioners and one official from the Director of Public Prosecutions office. The committee held its sittings at the Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi. Complaints raised included issuing of certificates not losers, nepotism and discrimination.IEBC starts hearing primaries disputes Thursday Standard Digital, 24 January 2013 The committee had seven days to complete the arbitration process with those dissatisfied with the tribunal's decision asked to lodge their cases with the High Court.IEBC dispute team warns aspirants over ticket https://web.archive.org/web/20130124051714/http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/IEBC-dispute-team-warns-aspirants-over-ticket-/-/1064/1673198/-/drpwkhz/-/index.html 24 January 2013 Daily Nation, 23 January 2013 The panel eventually announced 3 days of hearings.Election team gives three days to hear nomination cases Business Daily, 23 January 2013 The Panel completed its work on 28 January 2013 dismissing 64 out of 207 petitions following failure by complainants to attend. 29 applications did not need determination as Political parties conceded to the complaints.Big names survive poll disputes Capital FM, 28 January 2013 Presidential candidates Minister of Internal Security George Saitoti, second hand man to both Daniel Arap Moi and incumbent President Mwai Kibaki, was expected to be a candidate but died in June 2012 in a helicopter crash. His mixed Masai and Kikuyu heritage was seen as important in light of the violence that followed the 2007 presidential election and the tendency in Kenyan politics for ethnic-based alliances.Saitoti's death leaves power vacuum in Kenya Al Jazeera, 17 June 2012 Several politicians made public their intentions to run or were speculated to run by media analysts and polling organizations: Sylvester Wakoli Bifwoli – MP for Bumula Constituency.I am still in the race for President, says Wakoli The Star Mohammed Abduba Dida – Former High School Teacher Joseph Hellon – Jazz Maestro, Chair of the Placenta Party.Hellon’s Placenta Party sets up base in Mombasa https://web.archive.org/web/20160303170111/http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Hellons%20Placenta%20Party%20sets%20up%20base%20in%20Mombasa%20%20/-/1064/975832/-/3x9i3p/-/index.html 3 March 2016 Daily Nation, 12 August 2010 Cyrus Jirongo – MP for Lugari Constituency.Jirongo joins State House race Daily Nation, 9 September 2012 Kingwa Kamencu – Oxford Rhodes Scholar As president, I could help to fix Kenya The Guardian, 14 August 2008 Martha Karua – MP for Gichugu Constituency.Narc-K party to seek presidency on its own Daily Nation, 26 September 2010 Peter Kenneth – MP for Gatanga Constituency.Poll predicts a Uhuru win over Raila in run-off Standard Digital, 5 November 2011 Uhuru Kenyatta – Deputy Prime Minister.PROFILE-Kenya's Finance Minister Uhuru Kenyatta Reuters, 18 February 2011 Dishon Kirima – Leader of the New Democrats.Dishon Kirima https://web.archive.org/web/20121122004935/http://myaspirantmyleader.com/presidential-candidates.html?id=271 22 November 2012 My aspirant my Leader, 12 September 2012 James ole Kiyiapi – Former Permanent Secretary in the Education Ministry.Ntimama endorses Kiyiapi for president Daily Nation, 31 December 2011 Musalia Mudavadi – Deputy Prime Minister.Raila, Mudavadi teams deadlock Standard Digital, 6 March 2012 Paul Muite – Lawyer and former MP for Kikuyu Constituency Mutava Musyimi – MP for Gachoka Constituency.2012: Mutava Musyimi for Presidency https://web.archive.org/web/20120426035612/http://www.politikenya.com/news_article/atrc_display.php?news_story=14 26 April 2012 PolitiKenya, 3 July 2011 Kalonzo Musyoka – Vice President.VP Kalonzo kicks off campaign for 2012 presidency Daily Nation, 12 October 2010 Ceaser Muthike – Leader of Restoration of Unity.Dishon Kirima https://web.archive.org/web/20121122004935/http://myaspirantmyleader.com/presidential-candidates.html?id=271 22 November 2012 My aspirant my Leader, 12 September 2012 George Kenyatta Muumbo – Battalion S5 (U.S. ARMY), Political Scientist and ParalegalKenyatta for President, Kenya, 2012/13: George Kenyatta Muumbo https://web.archive.org/web/20121122004925/http://myaspirantmyleader.com/presidential-candidates.html?id=150 22 November 2012 My aspirant my Leader Joseph Nyagah – Cooperative Development and Marketing. Raila Odinga – Prime MinisterWhy PM’s tour to central Kenya is causing jitters Daily Nation, 6 February 2010 William Ruto – MP for Eldoret North ConstituencyRuto says he will run for president in 2012 Daily Nation, 19 October 2009 Raphael Tuju – Former MP for Rarieda ConstituencyTuju joins presidential race to check Raila Standard Digital, 28 August 2011 George Luchiri Wajackoyah – Diaspora candidatePresidential hopeful George Wajackoyah turns to an American for campaign manager Diaspora Messenger, 20 November 2011 Eugene Wamalwa – Justice Minister and MP for Saboti ConstituencyNew Ford Kenya endorses Wamalwa for top seat Standard Digital, 19 May 2012 Moses Wetangula – Minister for TradeWetang’ula declares he’s still in race https://web.archive.org/web/20160303153242/http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Wetangula+declares+he+s+still+in+race+/-/1064/1503404/-/ls8icuz/-/index.html 3 March 2016 Daily Nation, 10 September 2012 Ultimately Joseph Hellon, George Luchiri Wajackoyah, Dishon Kirima and Kingwa Kamencu did not submit papers to the IEBC. William Ruto, Mutava Musyimi and Joseph Nyagah opted to support Uhuru Kenyatta with Ruto being selected as his running mate. Those who stepped down in favour of Raila Odinga included Cyrus Jirongo, Moses Wetangula, Sylvester Wakoli Bifwoli and Kalonzo Musyoka, who became his running mate. Eugene Wamalwa opted to support Mudavadi while Raphael Tuju supported Peter Kenneth who both chose other running mates. On 24 January 2013 the IEBC begun collecting the initial batch of documents to be used for processing the names of presidential candidates who would contest the elections. Candidate were required to present a letter expressing intention to contest the presidency and lists of 2,000 signatures from supporters in more than half of the 47 counties.Presidential candidates present papers to IEBC https://archive.today/20130220235205/http://elections.nation.co.ke/news/Presidential-candidates-present-papers-to-IEBC-/-/1631868/1674424/-/ty88lrz/-/index.html 20 February 2013 Daily Nation, 24 January 2013 ICC and Integrity court cases A court case was filed seeking to restrain the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission from accepting the nomination of any candidate who has been committed to trial for serious criminal charges under the Kenyan and International law. Court has final say on Uhuru and Ruto, says IEBC boss Daily Nation, 21 November 2012 At the time of the elections, Kenyatta and Ruto were facing charges of crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court (ICC) Kenyatta and Ruto to face ICC trial over Kenya violence BBC News, 23 January 2012 following the International Criminal Court investigation in Kenya as a result of the 2007–2008 post-election violence. Although the petitioners withdrew the case on 29 November 2012, Petitioners withdraw Uhuru, Ruto integrity case Daily Nation, 29 November 2012 a new petition was filed the following day by an NGO that was an interested party in the initial case.Uhuru, Ruto face fresh integrity case Standard Digital, 30 November 2012 On 22 January 2013 High Court Judge David Majanja ruled that three integrity cases filed against presidential candidates and their deputies would be heard jointly. The cases sought to bar Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Vice-President Kalonzo Musyoka, Deputy Prime Ministers Uhuru Kenyatta and Musalia Mudavadi and William Ruto from contesting in the presidential elections.Integrity cases against five to be heard jointly Standard Digital, 23 January 2013 On 25 January 2013 Chief Justice Willy Mutunga appointed five judges to hear the three cases jointly; Mbogholi Msagha, Luka Kimaru, Hellen Omondi, George Kimondo and Pauline Nyamweya. Hearings began on 7 February 2013. On 15 February the High Court unanimously rejected the petition.5 judges to hear Raila, Uhuru integrity case The Star, 26 January 2013Uhuru, Ruto get green light to run for State House Daily Nation, 16 February 2013 Debates The Kenyan media announced their sponsorship of presidential debates set to be broadcast between 26 November 2012 and 11 February 2013 with coverage from eight television stations and 32 radio stations.Kenyan media to sponsor US-style presidential debate The Star, 20 October 2012 The debates were postponed to January 2013 to allow completion of the nomination process.Presidential debates moved to January Standard Digital, 1 November 2012 On 25 January, the media confirmed the debates would be held on 11 February 2013 and 25 February 2013.Presidential debates to start next month Standard Digital, 25 January 2013 Other organisation later sponsored similar though less publicised presidential and vice presidential debates. The first debate was held on 11 February 2013 at the Brookhouse International School and moderated by Julie Gichuru and Linus Kaikai. Initially, only the six leading candidates were slated to participate. However, a legal challenge by Paul Muite, ensured that himself and Mohammed Dida were added to the participant list.Muite and Dida to participate in presidential debate The Star, 11 February 2013 Their addition was so last-minute, that they had to use makeshift podiums that were noticeably different from those of the other candidates. The debate was split into two with a break in-between. The second media sponsored debate was held on 25 February 2013 at the Brookhouse International School and was moderated by Joe Ageyo and Uduak Amimo. Initially, Kenyatta had threatened to boycott the second debate alleging bias on the part of moderator Linus Kaikai. According to a Jubilee campaign press release, the first debate was 'skewed, shambolic and farcical', while the CORD campaign retorted by accusing Kenyatta of dodging tough questions.Leftie Peter 20 February 2013 CORD and Jubilee in Blame Game as Uhuru Skips Debate Daily Nation https://www.monitor.co.ug/News/National/Cord--Jubilee-in-blame-game--Uhuru-skips-debate/688334-1699938-36thk6/index.htmlJanuary 2021 Eventually, Kenyatta agreed to participate, and once again, all presidential candidates were involved.Moss and Alasdair O'Hare Natalie 2014 Staging democracy: Kenya's televised presidential debates Journal of Eastern African Studies 8 1 78–92 10.1080/17531055.2013.869929 http://dro.dur.ac.uk/24080/1/24080.pdf Several churches and Christian organisations supported by Daystar University held presidential and vice-presidential debates,Presidential candidates set for Churches' debate The Star, 19 February 2013Abortion, gay marriage lit up running mates debate Daily Nation, 15 February 2013 which were both broadcast on the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation TV station and intermittently on several other TV stations. The debates were held at the Anglican Church of Kenya's All Saints Cathedral. The focus of these debates were issues and question that the Christians bodies identified as important to them. Aside from the lower publicity, the debates were also characterized by poor turnout by the candidates. The Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) also held a debate which received low publicity and participation of some of the candidates.Candidates face-off in Cotu debate https://web.archive.org/web/20130325145356/http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000077730&story_title=Kenya-Candidates-face-off-in-Cotu-debate 25 March 2013 Standard Digital, 20 February 2013 Issues During the campaign Odinga caused as stir when he implied that Kenyatta was among those in possession of huge tracts of land across the country and could therefore not reform the sector.Raila says Uhuru can’t be trusted with land reform Standard Digital, 5 February 2013 Kenyatta responded by claiming he was clean and that Odinga should respond over his involvement with the Kisumu Molasses Plant.I am clean, Uhuru tells Raila over stolen wealth Standard Digital, 14 January 2013 The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) however through its chairman Mzalendo Kibunja stated that such statements were a form of incitement.NCIC: Keep off historical injustices Standard Digital, 4 February 2013 Kibunja was contradicted by Constitution Implementation Commission (CIC) chairman Charles Nyachae who said candidates should not be prevented from discussing land issues during their campaigns.Nyachae warns against gagging debate on land Standard Digital, 9 February 2013 The recently appointed police Inspector General David Kimaiyo whose name appears in the Ndungu Land Commission's report on illegal/irregular allocation of public landReport of the Commission of Inquiry into the Illegal/Irregular Allocation of Public Land, Volume 2, Annex 9 Kenya Government Press, p234 also added his voice asking for politicians not to debate land matters.NCIC warn against hate speech https://web.archive.org/web/20130210072419/http://www.kbc.co.ke/news.asp?nid=80050 10 February 2013 KBC, 7 February 2013 Rejection of debate on land matters also came from the Anglican Church of Kenya. Conduct In mid-August 2012, tribal conflict led to the highest death toll through deliberate killings since the last election. Though the specific instance had no clear motive, past clashes have occurred due to the alleged misuse of land and water resources, however this instance was reportedly larger in scale and intensity. Speculation was made of links to the election amid an increase in political tensions.Dozens killed in Kenya clashes Al-Jazeera, 23 August 2012 During and in the aftermath of the political party nominations held between 17 and 18 January 2013 unrest was seen in several parts of the country most notably in Nairobi, Nyanza and Central Provinces The 2013 elections were largely peaceful, other than an incident in the early hours of 4 March just before polls opened, when a gang killed at least six police officers in the region of Changamwe, Mombasa.Kenyan police killed as election day arrives The Guardian, 4 March 2013https://archive.today/20130418035122/http://www.dn.se/nyheter/varlden/poliser-dodade-strax-fore-val Polisen förstärker valsäkerhet efter dödliga attacker Dagens Hyheter and in Kwale county. The authorities immediately blamed the Mombasa Republican Council (a fringe separatist group that had opposed the elections and believes that Kenya's coastal zone should be a separate country) and arrested some of its members over the incident.MRC suspects arraigned in court over officers murder Standard Digital, 6 March 2013 Nevertheless, turnout in the affected counties was still high. Opinion polls President First round PollsterDateSampleKenyattaOdingaMudavadiKennethOthersConsumer Insight26 February 2013–44.30%46.80%4.20%–Strategic Research26 February 2013–43.80%45.70%5.70%–Infotrak Research and Consulting26 February 2013–44.50%46%4.30%–Infotrak Research and Consulting24–26 February 20133,24445%46%5%2%2.6% Martha Karua 0.4%, Mohammed Abduba Dida 0.1%, James ole Kiyiapi 0.1%, Undecided 2%Ipsos Synovate15–19 February 20135,97144.80%44.40%5.20%1.60%1.1% Martha Karua 0.8%, Mohammed Abduba Dida 0.2%, James ole Kiyiapi 0.1%Consumer Insight14–17 February 2013–43%45%5%3%3% Martha Karua 1%, Undecided 2%Strategic Research14–17 February 20132,50043.90%44.40%6.40%2.80%1.9% Martha KaruaInfotrak Research & Consulting14–17 February 20132,57244.40%45.90%6%1.90%0.5% James ole Kiyiapi 0.3%, Martha Karua 0.2%Ipsos Synovate14–15 February 20132,50043%43%5%–Infotrak Research & Consulting15 February 20131,65042%45%5%4%1.3% Martha KaruaIpsos Synovate13 February 20131,07440%37%4%7%12% Martha Karua 2%, No Response 3%, Undecided 7%Ipsos Synovate31 January–2 February 20132,36540%45%5%2%9% No Response 3%, Undecided 6%Infotrak Research & Consulting30 January–2 February 20132,50043%45%7%2%3.2% Martha Karua 1%, James ole Kiyiapi 0.2%, Undecided 2%Strategic Research30 January–2 February 20132,10042%44%7%2%4% Martha Karua 1%, Undecided 3%Smart Octopus20–22 January 20132,40045%32%11%2%7% Martha Karua 1%, James ole Kiyiapi 1%, Undecided 5%Ipsos-Synovate12–20 January 20135,89540%46%5%1%6% Martha Karua 1%, Undecided 5%Infotrak Research & Consulting28 December 2012 – 2 January 20131,50039%51%3%3%0.4% Martha Karua 0.3%, James ole Kiyiapi 0.1%Infotrak Research & Consulting29 October–1 November 20121,50024%35.40%10%2%28.5% William Ruto 10.3%, Kalonzo Musyoka 8.8%, Martha Karua 4.3%, Eugene Wamalwa 1.2%, Charity Ngilu 0.5%, Raphael Tuju 0.5%, Others 1%, Undecided 1.9%Ipsos-Synovate24–28 September 20122,22930%36%7%–14% William Ruto 6%, Kalonzo Musyoka 5%, Martha Karua 3%Infotrak Research & Consulting17–18 August 20122,40017.30%35%8.50%2%35.5% William Ruto 9.9%, Kalonzo Musyoka 8.8%, Martha Karua 5%, Eugene Wamalwa 1.7%, Raphael Tuju 1.3%, Undecided 8.8%Ipsos-Synovate6–17 April 20122,00022%34%5%1%38% Kalonzo Musyoka 9%, William Ruto 8%, Martha Karua 5%, Eugene Wamalwa 1%, Raphael Tuju 1%, Others 1%, Will Not Vote 1%, Don't know/no response 2%, Undecided 10%Infotrak Harris Poll11–13 March 20122,40022%42%5%1%26% Kalonzo Musyoka 9%, Martha Karua 5%, William Ruto 5%, Eugene Wamalwa 1%, Raphael Tuju 1%, Undecided 5%Ipsos-Synovate12–19 December 20112,00022%32%–1%40% Kalonzo Musyoka 10%, William Ruto 6%, Martha Karua 4%, Eugene Wamalwa 2%, Raphael Tuju 1%, Undecided 17%Ipsos-Synovate15–23 October 20112,00024%34%––26% William Ruto 10%, Kalonzo Musyoka 9%, Martha Karua 5%, Eugene Wamalwa 2% Infotrak Harris Poll20–23 September 20111,50019%41%––29% Martha Karua 11%, Kalonzo Musyoka 9%, William Ruto 7%, Eugene Wamalwa 2%Smart Octopus Limited15 August 2011–23%26%––44% William Ruto 19%, Kalonzo Musyoka 16%, Eugene Wamalwa 6%, Martha Karua 3%Synovate Research Reinvented15 July 20113,07021.40%42.60%––25.6% Kalonzo Musyoka 9.5%, William Ruto 8.3%, Martha Karua 7.8%Synovate Research Reinvented15 April 2011–13%38%––35% Kalonzo Musyoka 18%, William Ruto 8%, Martha Karua 6%, Eugene Wamalwa 3% Second round Pollster Date Sample KenyattaOdingaUndecided Consumer Insight26 February 2013–46.3%50.6%–Strategic Research26 February 2013–45.7%51.7%–Infotrak Research and Consulting26 February 2013–47.2%49.5%Ipsos-Synovate24–28 September 20122,22950%42%8% Results President Uhuru Kenyatta William Ruto Jubilee Alliance 6173433 Raila Odinga Kalonzo Musyoka Coalition for Reforms and Democracy 5340546 Musalia Mudavadi Jeremiah Ngayu Kioni Amani Coalition 483981 Peter Kenneth Ronald Osumba Eagle Alliance gold 72786 Mohammed Abduba Dida Joshua Odongo Alliance for Real Change 52848 Martha Karua Augustine Lotodo National Rainbow Coalition – Kenya 43881 James ole Kiyiapi Winnie Kaburu Restore and Build Kenya 40998 Paul Muite Shem Ochuodho Safina 12580 108975 14388781 IEBC Senate File:Kenyan Senate 2013.svg Constituency Women Youth Disabled Total The National Alliance 3438900 11 4 1 1 17 Orange Democratic Movement 2669514 11 4 1 1 17 United Republican Party 1237784 9 3 0 0 12 Wiper Democratic Movement – Kenya 836850 4 1 0 0 5 United Democratic Forum Party 514358 2 1 0 0 3 Alliance Party of Kenya 499722 2 1 0 0 3 Kenya African National Union 441645 2 1 0 0 3 FORD–Kenya 418630 4 0 0 0 4 National Rainbow Coalition 340744 1 0 0 0 1 New Ford Kenya 191633 0 1 0 0 1 Grand National Union 177823 0 0 0 0 0 Federal Party of Kenya 172248 1 0 0 0 1 Peoples Democratic Party 162384 0 0 0 0 0 FORD–People 119624 0 0 0 0 0 Party of Independent Candidates of Kenya 89151 0 0 0 0 0 Democratic Party 84196 0 0 0 0 0 NARC–Kenya 84003 0 0 0 0 0 Republican Congress Party 73666 0 0 0 0 0 Kenya National Congress 54897 0 0 0 0 0 National Vision Party 43556 0 0 0 0 0 Shirikisho Party of Kenya 29940 0 0 0 0 0 Agano Party 28231 0 0 0 0 0 Chama Cha Mapinduzi 27814 0 0 0 0 0 Labour Party 26083 0 0 0 0 0 Social Democratic Party 24650 0 0 0 0 0 New Democrats 22339 0 0 0 0 0 KADU–Asili 20139 0 0 0 0 0 Safina 19892 0 0 0 0 0 Unity Party of Kenya 19870 0 0 0 0 0 Peoples Party of Kenya 18215 0 0 0 0 0 Farmers Party 15289 0 0 0 0 0 Chama Cha Uzalendo 14731 0 0 0 0 0 National Democratic Movement 8331 0 0 0 0 0 Mwangaza Party 6759 0 0 0 0 0 Mkenya Solidarity Movement 5257 0 0 0 0 0 Party of Action 5108 0 0 0 0 0 FORD–Asili 4478 0 0 0 0 0 Restore and Build Kenya 3098 0 0 0 0 0 Chama Cha Mwananchi 2958 0 0 0 0 0 Kenya Social Congress 2908 0 0 0 0 0 United Democratic Movement 2807 0 0 0 0 0 Progressive Party of Kenya 2673 0 0 0 0 0 The Independent Party 2552 0 0 0 0 0 Maendeleo Democratic Party 260 0 0 0 0 0 Independents 165584 0 0 0 0 0 47 16 2 2 67 IEBC, IPU National Assembly File:Kenyan National Assembly 2013.svg Constituency County (women) Appointed Total The National Alliance 3044810 72 3380192 13 3 88 Orange Democratic Movement 2608898 78 2776214 15 3 96 United Republican Party 1509802 62 1504160 11 3 76 Wiper Democratic Movement – Kenya 682597 19 665513 6 1 26 United Democratic Forum Party 452543 11 284439 0 1 12 FORD–Kenya 429670 10 249973 0 0 10 National Rainbow Coalition 366256 3 157090 0 0 3 Alliance Party of Kenya 292652 5 191260 0 0 5 Kenya African National Union 286393 6 140635 0 0 6 Grand National Union of Kenya 260562 0 196797 0 0 0 Federal Party of Kenya 195742 3 180895 0 0 3 Kenya National Congress 196609 2 368157 0 0 2 Democratic Party 174453 0 105269 0 0 0 New Ford Kenya 143395 4 203929 2 1 7 Chama Cha Uzalendo 132246 2 219990 0 0 2 The Independent Party 132159 1 54558 0 0 1 NARC–Kenya 99715 1 162973 0 0 1 Peoples Democratic Party 92278 1 133783 0 0 1 FORD–People 91218 3 48734 0 0 3 Muungano Party 77233 1 9899 0 0 1 National Vision Party 74737 0 53876 0 0 0 Agano Party 62473 0 21009 0 0 0 Party of Independent Candidates of Kenya 54337 0 73143 0 0 0 Mazingira Green Party of Kenya 51331 0 128483 0 0 0 National Agenda Party 48149 0 48215 0 0 0 Saba Saba Asili 46793 0 0 0 Restore and Build Kenya 37280 0 51439 0 0 0 United Democratic Movement 34904 0 19068 0 0 0 Maendeleo Democratic Party 34564 1 84744 0 0 1 Progressive Party of Kenya 32768 0 28366 0 0 0 Labour Party 31328 0 93522 0 0 0 Mwangaza Party 29670 0 6756 0 0 0 Farmers Party 24776 0 36021 0 0 0 Safina 23529 0 55724 0 0 0 New Democrats 22401 0 21531 0 0 0 Kenya National Democratic Alliance 22177 0 2528 0 0 0 Peoples Party of Kenya 21454 0 29693 0 0 0 KADU–Asili 19907 1 17834 0 0 1 Social Democratic Party of Kenya 18284 0 7684 0 0 0 Republican Congress Party 15733 0 41631 0 0 0 Unity Party of Kenya 15215 0 19625 0 0 0 Kenya Social Congress 12663 0 4895 0 0 0 Sisi Kwa Sisi 12405 0 0 0 Mzalendo Saba Saba 12131 0 10854 0 0 0 National Labour Party 10199 0 0 0 Shirikisho Party of Kenya 8610 0 2490 0 0 0 People's Patriotic Party 7350 0 4935 0 0 0 Party of Democratic Unity 7224 0 11970 0 0 0 Chama Cha Mwananchi 6273 0 0 0 Chama Cha Mapinduzi 5235 0 103409 0 0 0 Mkenya Solidarity Movement 5223 0 7076 0 0 0 Party of Action 2675 0 0 0 FORD–Asili 1639 0 5403 0 0 0 National Democratic Movement 1443 0 6021 0 0 0 National Party of Kenya 1372 0 0 0 UDP 893 0 0 0 NAC 757 0 0 0 Republican Liberty Party 341 0 0 0 National Democrats 182 0 0 0 Alliance of Real Change 96 0 0 0 Independents 107898 4 69163 0 0 4 IEBC Local elections 2013 Kenyan local elections The 2013 general election will be the first where there would be election of County governors and their deputies for the 47 newly created counties. A total of 237 candidates ran for office. Each county was divided into wards in order to elect County Assembly representatives, with 9,885 candidates running. See also Inauguration of Uhuru Kenyatta List of members of the National Assembly of Kenya (2013–18) List of members of the Senate of Kenya (2013–18) References External links https://www.iebc.or.ke/uploads/resources/EIqEo3LuiB.pdf 4th March 2013 General Election – Election Data Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Category:Presidential elections in Kenya Category:Elections in Kenya Kenya General Category:Election and referendum articles with incomplete results Kenya Category:Uhuru Kenyatta fr:Élection présidentielle kényane de 2013