Kenya poll officials set to declare election results

As the election commission completes procedures in preparation for announcing the presidential results, the national results tallying center in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, is bustling with activity.

On the floor of the center, where election officials, lawyers, and agents for presidential candidates were earlier busy confirming results sheets sent from throughout the nation, there is not much movement.

Desks and chairs used by agents have been cleared away by workers.

The commissioners are not at the dais where they usually sit, but sources suggest that they may be huddled in a meeting, working on the final report.

The auditorium is surprisingly quiet today after being a hub of activity for the previous few days, with sporadic outbursts upsetting the verification process.

Politicians from the two coalitions who had camped out in the hallway to monitor the procedure appear worn out and can be overheard conversing.

With strict screening at the auditorium door, security has been improved at the venue's main entrance.

According to local media, Deputy President William Ruto currently leads former Prime Minister Raila Odinga by a slim margin (51% to 48%).

According to Kenyan law, the final results must be disclosed by August 16th.