Published On: Mon, Mar 4th, 2013

Kenya vote turnout tops 70%: electoral official

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Masai people queue to vote in Ilngarooj, Maasailand, on March 4, 2013. By Carl de Souza (AFP)
Masai people queue to vote in Ilngarooj, Maasailand, on March 4, 2013. By Carl de Souza (AFP)

NAIROBI (AFP) – Turnout in Kenya’s presidential election Monday topped 70%, the head of the Independent Boundaries and Electoral Commission (IEBC) said.

“All indications are for over 70% turnout,” Ahmed Issack Hassan told journalists, saying he would announce a more accurate figure later.

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