The surnames of many members of Mr Odinga's Luo community start with O. Mr Odinga complained to the Electoral Commission of Kenya (ECK) and the problem was rectified but he suggested it may have been a deliberate ploy to disenfranchise his supporters. Polling stations opened late with too few ballots all across the country.
Rais Kikwete atuhurumie wananchi kwa kutupunguzia mizigo tunayobebeshwa na mafisadi wa serikali yake kwa kupunguza ukubwa wa cabinet yake na pia kutowateua wabunge kuwa wakuu wa mikoa kwani wanatuongezea gharama ambazo zinaepukika kwa kuteuwa wakuu wa mikoa wasio wabunge.