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Odinga calls out 'travesty' of Kenya presidential vote outcome

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The runner-up in the Kenyan presidential elections, Raila Odinga, holds a press conference where he calls out the IEBC (Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission) chairman, Wafula Chebukati, for his 'dictatorial ruling' over the commission in declaring Odinga's presidential rival, William Ruto, the winner of the election. IMAGES

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