Lets not peddle lies.
Granted elections were not free and fair. Thats a very broad statement though.
The elctions were marred by ridiculous irregularities as a result of many factors:
- wanting competencies by the commisioners and their staff.
- Delibearate frustration by overzealous party youth,fed on propaganda - Remember they arrested a retinue of commision vans and even psv buses over alleged fake ballot boxes bla bla bla.
Police were even killed by these youths - the power of propaganda.
I dont know that Kivuitu was under any duress from Kibaki.
He infact expressed his reservation over certain party stalwarts who were blocking him from discharging his duties,i.e announcing the winner. After several pleadings he had to change the announcement venue after incessant and unnecessary interuptions.
Things arent always the way they look like
Isuni yilu yi maa me muyo - ni Mbisuu