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Kenyans Voting in Referendum for Changes in Constitution
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http://enews.voanews.com/t?ctl=FDC2AC:3919ACA Proposed
constitutional changes include land reforms, creation of religious
courts; opponents say it does not include enough checks and balances
against presidential powers





Kenyan's line up to vote for referendum in NairobiKenyans are waiting
in long lines to vote in Monday's referendum that would bring about
the first changes in that country's constitution since independence
from Britain in 1963.

There have been scattered reports of irregularities, including
complaints by voters of their names being missing from the election
rolls, and charges of voters being offering money by supporters of the
referendum.

Hundreds of international observers are monitoring the vote.

At least 50,000 security officers were dispatched to prevent violence.
Eight people died in clashes during the campaign leading up to the
referendum.

The proposed constitutional changes include land reforms and the
creation of religious courts. But opponents say it does not include
enough checks and balances against presidential powers.

Initial results are expected to be announced hours after the polls
close.

Some information for this report provided by AFP and Reuters.


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