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Friday, February 29, 2008

Millions of Kenyans turned out for the relatively peaceful Dec. 27 presidential election. But with allegations of fraud on both sides, violence erupted soon afterward.

Dec. 28, 2007

Early results indicate that opposition leader Raila Odinga is likely to unseat President Mwai Kibaki.

Dec. 29

Thousands enraged over delays in announcing the results torch homes and attack political rivals.

Dec. 30

Kibaki is announced the winner and swiftly sworn in for a second and final five-year term. Widespread rioting follows.

Dec. 31

Death toll passes 100.

Jan. 1, 2008

A mob in the western city of Eldoret sets fire to a church, killing 17 people inside.


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