Consequences of a flawed presidential election
Abstract
This paper evaluates the impact of a substandard presidential election. Using Kenya as a case study, it reviews the 2007 vote. The paper contends that there is a link between free and fair elections and the enjoyment of human rights. It argues that in order for states in Africa to walk the (desired) democratic path, sitting governments must comply with internationally recognised standards. While focusing on the violence that rocked the country, the paper analyses the causes and implications of the much-disputed presidential poll. Also evaluated is the role the international community can play in resolving a crisis. The paper concludes by asserting that a rule of law culture must be embraced if human rights and democracy are to flourish in Africa.
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http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1748-121X.2008.00110.x/abstract;jsessionid=00A7BF36E046B59C250E735A597F8A79.d02t01?deniedAccessCustomisedMessage=&userIsAuthenticated=falsehttp://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/40673
Citation
Legal Studies Volume 29, Issue 1, pages 127–158, March 2009Publisher
Univesity of Nairobi Department of Private Law