LIVE TEXT: Kenya holds referendum on new law
By NATION TEAM
Posted Wednesday, August 4 2010 at 06:48
10:45 RT @
dailynation: "Prime Minister Raila Odinga casts his vote at Old Kibera Primary School in his Langata constituency," greatrnk on twitter.
10: 38 In Makadara constituency, the Nation's Jillo Kadida saw voters being given copies of the proposed constitution before entering the polling station at St Paul's Primary School.
10: 35 "Turn out was great didn't think there were so many Kenyans in fedha area. But turnout seemed 2 b of a male majority where are we women?" Ann Muigai on Facebook.
10:30 Igembe South MP Mithika Linturi, a No proponent, votes at Amwamba Primary School.
10: 28 She says that the clause on devolution will bring about a bottom-up approach to development.
10:26 The Water minister says the polls were well conducted and urges the people of Kenya to ready themselves for self-governance once the proposed law is passed.
10: 24 Kitui Central MP Ngilu casts her vote at Ithokwee Primary School.
10:22 Mr Odinga is one of the leading proponents of the Yes camp that urged Kenyans to vote in favour of the proposed constitution during their campaigns.
10:19
Breaking News Prime Minister Raila Odinga casts his vote at Old Kibera Primary School in his Langata constituency.
10:11"AWESOME!!! Voting in Kileleshwa is so smooth! no hurry no noise.... just how Kenya should be! Im really loving this country right now," Kwame Bonsu on Facebook
10:05 IIEC Chairman Isaack Hassan says that the electoral body will ensure voters cast their ballot in secrecy.
10:00 Narok South MP Nkoidila Ole Lankas cast his vote and says confident of Yes victory.
09:55 "In the US, the only thing that's high is hope for a peaceful voting.. how I wish I could vote. God bless Kenya!," Danny Dannie Mwas on Facebook.
09: 49 RT @
dailynation "polling delayed in n. Mugirango due 2 lack of rubber stamps.. Same probs that discredited kivuitu's eck," wasmaniac on twitter.
09:43 A boat belonging to the IIEC, which was ferrying election material, capsizes in Tana River. Officials said to be safe.
09:35 In North Mugirango constituency, polling was delayed at Mogusii due to lack of rubber stamps, our reporter, Henry Nyayora, says.
09:30 "I've already voted at Kituvu Pri. Sch in Kathiani constituency. Voter turnout was low then (because it was early and its a market day today), but it will pickup as the day goes by. The IIEC staff were very organised. Kudos IIEC," Saulo Matheka on Facebook.
09: 25 Voting will close at 5 p.m. after which tallying will begin. Respective polling stations will channel their results to both the constituency tallying centre and the national tallying centre at the Bomas of Kenya.
09: 20 "I am in the booth. Ready 2 vote 4 Yes. Dujis const, GARISSA TOWN," Akmaldin Ihsaan Ogloo Digale on Facebook.
09: 15 The Bishop, who is opposing the proposed constitution due to clauses on abortion and kadhi courts appealed to Kenyans to uphold peace throughout the vote and maintain it whatever the outcome. He said that life was precious sand urged Kenyans to restrain from acts of violence.
ZAIDI HAPA
