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Kenya's Prez Appears Defeated

Challenger vows to spread wealth more equitably

By Jason Farago, Newser Staff

Posted Dec 28, 2007 9:57 AM CST

(Newser) – A populist challenger appears to be winning Kenya's presidential election, the New York Times reports. Raila Odinga, a businessman who promises to spread Kenya's growing wealth more equitably, has a 57%-40% lead over incumbent Mwai Kibaki in early results, while many in Kibaki's inner circle,... Read full story »

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