African Union and the European Union observers urged political parties to use the legally provided channels of dispute resolution in case of any dissatisfaction with the process.
In a joint statement after the elections on Tuesday, the observers also called on the police to avoid excessive use of force in attempt to clampdown on dissenting voices.
They equally want Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundary Commission to carry out the tallying process with full integrity and transparency.
The observers from Commonwealth and the East African Community praised Kenyans for turning out in large numbers and applauded the security forces for keeping order.
Former President of Ghana, JOHN MAHAMA, who led the Commonwealth Observer Mission in Kenya, said the responsibility to maintain calm fell to the two leading candidates.
MAHAMA also scored the conduct of the high on transparency and credibility, stressing that he had no cause to doubt the ability of the IEBC to deliver a credible election.
Meanwhile; Kenya’s electoral commission has denied opposition claims that the electronic voting system was hacked order to manipulate the election results.
The Chief electoral officer EZRA CHILOBA told reporters the systems were not compromised at any point.
CHILOBA’s denial is in reaction to an allegation by rival presidential candidate RAILA ODINGA, who rejected provisional results indicating a strong lead for President UHURU KENYATTA.
