Kenya election: Voting begins in re-run amid tightened security
Media caption Kenya's election re-run explained Security has been tightened in Kenya as voting takes place in a re-run of the presidential election, which is being boycotted by the main opposition. Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta, who is seeking a second term, has urged people to vote and remain peaceful. Opposition leader Raila Odinga, who has pulled out of the election re-run, has called on his supporters to stay away. Mr Kenyatta was announced the winner in an 8 August vote but the poll is being held again because of "irregularities". The polls on Thursday opened at 06:00 (03:00 GMT) with tens of thousands of police and other security personnel deployed to protect voters and polling stations. Live updates: Kenya's controversial vote Uhuru Kenyatta: Kenya's 'digital president' Raila Odinga - love him or loathe him However, the BBC's Alastair Leithead in Nairobi says turnout so far appears to be much lower tha...