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NAIROBI, Oct. 30-- Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, who was formally declared winner of the country's repeat presidential election on Monday, promised to abide by the constitution if his victory in the re-run is challenged in court. Independent Electoral and Boundary Commission (IEBC) chairman Wafula Chebukati announced that Kenyatta garnered 7.48 million, or 98.26 percent, of the total votes cast, with his National Super Alliance (NASA) rival, Raila Odinga, only managing 73,228 votes, or about 1 percent. The opposition leader had rallied his supporters to boycott the Oct. 26 balloting, which was marred by low turnout and violent protests in opposition strongholds. "The total votes cast were 7.62 million and rejected ballots 37,713. This translates into a national voter turnout of 38.84 percent," Chebukati said. Some 19.6 million Kenyans registered as voters. Chebukati said the repeat poll was free and fair despite opposition complaints over the vote that led to it boycotting the process. "I am satisfied that we were able to meet conditions that enabled the commission to deliver a free, fair and credible election," he said. In his acceptance speech, Kenyatta said his victory is likely to be subjected to a constitutional test through the courts. He promised to submit to this legal path no matter its outcomes. "If we remain committed to constitutionalism, the rule of law, respect for independent institutions and respect for human life, our democratic resilience will be assured. And this is my commitment to the General Will of All," said Kenyatta. | 
