Chebukati says four commissioners tried to force a Ruto-Odinga tie

President-Elect William Ruto (centre right) displays his presidential election certificate. [File, Standard]

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Chairman Wafula Chebukati says four commissioners tried to force a tie between the two leading candidates in the presidential race.

If the two had tied (none got the 50 per cent plus one) the commission would have conducted a second presidential election.