Kenya elections: Uhuru Kenyatta strenthens lead with over half the ballots counted

Uhuru Kenyatta on the campaign trail

With over 50 percent of the ballots counted, Uhuru Kenyatta and his running mate have established a wide lead.

The most recent numbers indicate that Kenyatta was leading his nearest opponent Raila Odinga, by 54 percent of the vote to 42 percent.

Kenyans voted Monday for a new president, for new governors and new senators.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission of Kenya expects to preliminary results in the presidential race by Wednesday.