William Ruto defeats Raila Odinga in race for Kenyan presidency

Kenya's Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission chairman Wafula Chebukati declared Dr William Ruto the winner of that country's recently held presidential election.

Kenya's Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission chairman Wafula Chebukati declared Dr William Ruto the winner of that country's recently held presidential election.

Millions of Kenyans head to the polls next Tuesday as two political veterans William Ruto, and Raila Odinga are locked in a bitter battle for the presidency.

Four candidates are vying to become Kenya's next president, including current vice president William Ruto and former politician Raila Odinga, the electoral body said.