The main opposition leader has refused to accept President Uhuru Kenyatta’s victory in the repeat presidential election on October 26. Odinga's withdrawal from the race guaranteed that Kenyatta would win a landslide victory, but also that it would be tarnished by questions of legitimacy. Meanwhile, Odinga’s vow to launch a national resistance movement has considerably raised the political stakes.
An opposition boycott of companies involved in the election may deter foreign direct investment.
The electoral commission has lost most Kenyans' confidence and major reform will be required before another election can credibly be held.
Other African leaders may become increasingly wary of judicial independence, and look to establish greater political control of the courts.
