Kenyatta to Odinga supporters: Take complaints to court

Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged the opposition to avoid violent protests and take any complaints they have over last week’s election to court. Addressing the sporadic clashes that have erupted since his victory, Kenyatta also urged police on Monday to use restraint as they handled pockets of protest and anger. Violence flared up before […]

Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged the opposition to avoid violent protests and take any complaints they have over last week’s election to court.

Addressing the sporadic clashes that have erupted since his victory, Kenyatta also urged police on Monday to use restraint as they handled pockets of protest and anger.

Violence flared up before the announcement of the August 8 election were announced last week, largely between supporters of rival candidate, Raila Odinga, and the police.

“If there are those who feel aggrieved and they are not willing to accept, there are also constitutionally laid-down procedures,” Kenyatta said.

Odinga called on people to stay away from work on Monday in protest at last week’s result, but response to the call was limited with many businesses reopening after being closed during the tense election period.