Kenya Votes

A look at the country's general election.

Long Lines - Kenyans braved long lines to cast ballots in the country’s general election on March 4. In the nationwide poll, citizens will choose a new president, members of parliament and senators, county governors and members of the newly formed county assembly. (Photo: AP Photo/Riccardo Gangale)

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Long Lines - Kenyans braved long lines to cast ballots in the country’s general election on March 4. In the nationwide poll, citizens will choose a new president, members of parliament and senators, county governors and members of the newly formed county assembly. (Photo: AP Photo/Riccardo Gangale)

Keeping the Peace - Ahead of the poll, authorities urged Kenyans to remain peaceful in efforts not to repeat widespread violence that occurred following the 2007 election. Aside from reports of violence in the coastal city of Mombasa, polling stations reported largely peaceful crowds.(Photo: AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

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Keeping the Peace - Ahead of the poll, authorities urged Kenyans to remain peaceful in efforts not to repeat widespread violence that occurred following the 2007 election. Aside from reports of violence in the coastal city of Mombasa, polling stations reported largely peaceful crowds.(Photo: AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

On Guard - Late Monday, Kenyan officials reported that at least 19 people died in attacks by separatists in Mombasa and gunmen took control of two polling stations near Kenya's Somali border.(Photo: AP Photo/Mackenzie Knowles-Coursin)

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On Guard - Late Monday, Kenyan officials reported that at least 19 people died in attacks by separatists in Mombasa and gunmen took control of two polling stations near Kenya's Somali border.(Photo: AP Photo/Mackenzie Knowles-Coursin)

Confident Kenyatta - Candidate Uhuru Kenyatta has been unfazed by his indictment by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity stemming from the country’s last election.  (Photo: REUTERS/Marko Djurica)

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Confident Kenyatta - Candidate Uhuru Kenyatta has been unfazed by his indictment by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity stemming from the country’s last election.  (Photo: REUTERS/Marko Djurica)

Obama’s Half-Brother Loses Governor Race - Malik Obama did not have the same success in politics as his presidential half-brother Barack Obama. Obama, 54, lost his run for the governor seat in Kenya’s presidential election. The winner was William Odhiambo Oduol.(Photo: REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya)

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Obama 2013 - It was also a big day for President Obama’s half-brother, Malik Obama, who ran for governor of Siaya County in Western Kenya.   (Photo: REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya)

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Do the Right Thing - After casting his ballot Monday, candidate Raila Odinga said he would “congratulate the winner," although he is confident he will take a majority of the votes. (Photo: REUTERS/Noor Khamis)

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Do the Right Thing - After casting his ballot Monday, candidate Raila Odinga said he would “congratulate the winner," although he is confident he will take a majority of the votes. (Photo: REUTERS/Noor Khamis)

Lines for Days - Officials promised those on line by 5 p.m. would be ensured an opportunity to cast a ballot. However, voters in elections in four county wards had their Election Day postponed until March 11 because of ballot errors. (Photo: AP Photo/Sayyid Azim)

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Lines for Days - Officials promised those on line by 5 p.m. would be ensured an opportunity to cast a ballot. However, voters in elections in four county wards had their Election Day postponed until March 11 because of ballot errors. (Photo: AP Photo/Sayyid Azim)

Fraud Block - Kenya’s electoral commission blamed some delays on a new system intended to reduce fraud and keep violence in check.   (Photo: AP Photo/Khalil Senosi)

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Fraud Block - Kenya’s electoral commission blamed some delays on a new system intended to reduce fraud and keep violence in check.   (Photo: AP Photo/Khalil Senosi)

Another Round? - After all the votes are tallied, for a winner to be declared, a candidate must get more than 50 percent of the total votes cast and at least 25 percent of votes in half of the 47 counties. If there is no clear winner, a run-off vote will take place in April.  (photo: REUTERS/Goran Tomasevic)

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Another Round? - After all the votes are tallied, for a winner to be declared, a candidate must get more than 50 percent of the total votes cast and at least 25 percent of votes in half of the 47 counties. If there is no clear winner, a run-off vote will take place in April.  (photo: REUTERS/Goran Tomasevic)