Kenyans in in the UK were allowed to vote today – though had to travel to London to do so.
One of those was Elly Omondi, who lives in Northern Ireland, who was surprised by the efficiency of the process – and the chance to socialise.
“We met Kenyans we haven’t met in a long time everything this was good,” he told the BBC.
But he said it wasn’t good enough to just have two polling stations in Europe for the diaspora – in London and Berlin.
“The IEBC [Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission] should do better.’’
Anthony Maina also voted in London, saying: “The process was nice and quick, and Kenyans were relaxed as they interacted outside the embassy after voting.”
Eva Aloo, who also voted in London, was optimistic that the election would be free and fair: “We’ve already voted and now we are sitting somewhere waiting for other Kenyans to join.”
She is one of those who have planned parties where London voters are gathering to follow the live transmission of election results as they enjoy “nyama choma”, a Kenyan speciality of grilled goat meat.
Source: BBC
