KENYAN presidential hopeful Uhuru Kenyatta has opened an early lead as the east African nation counted ballots in an election that brought out millions of voters despite pockets of violence that killed at least 15 people.
The Deputy Prime Minister, who faces international charges of crimes against humanity linked to the last election, was ahead of Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
However, Mr Kenyatta could still be overhauled as the count goes on in a vote Kenyans hope will restore their nation's image as one of Africa's most stable democracies after the bloodshed five years ago.
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