Calls for peace as Kenya awaits results of tight presidential race

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NAIROBI, Aug 15 — Kenyans prayed for peace yesterday as they waited anxiously for the final outcome of the presidential election, with the two frontrunners almost neck and neck, according to partial official results.As of yesterday morning, Deputy President William Ruto was slightly ahead of his rival Raila Odinga, data from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) showed, before cutting off the live feed displaying the percentage of votes won by both men.The IEBC, which has now tallied votes from over 70 per cent of constituencies, did not give an explanation for the decision.But a running tally at the Daily Nation newspaper, citing the official data, said Ruto had so far scored 52.54 per cent of the vote, while Odinga had 46.78 per cent.Tuesday’s vote passed off largely peacefully but after previous elections sparked deadly violence and rigging claims, the …