Kenya Votes
A look at the country's general election.
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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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