Kenya’s Deputy President, Kithure Kindiki, is currently in Mozambique to attend the inauguration ceremony of President-Elect Daniel Francisco Chapo.
Kindiki arrived at Maputo International Airport, where he was welcomed by high-ranking government officials.
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This event is significant for Mozambique, especially after a contentious electoral process that has attracted regional and international scrutiny.
The elections were reportedly marred by widespread allegations of fraud and irregularities. Opposition parties, the main opposition group Renamo (Resistência Nacional Moçambicana), have accused the ruling party, Frelimo (Frente de Libertação de Moçambique), of manipulating the electoral process to maintain their hold on power.
Allegations from the opposition include voter intimidation, discrepancies in vote counting, and limited access to polling stations for opposition observers.
The South African election body, National Election Commission announced Daniel Francisco Chapo as the winner, further extending Frelimo’s long-standing rule. However, this declaration has been met with scepticism and criticism from various groups, including civil society organizations and international observers.
In the wake of the election results, Mozambique experienced a wave of protests, particularly in urban areas like Maputo and Beira. Demonstrators took to the streets to voice their discontent over the perceived lack of democracy and fairness in the electoral process. The protests quickly turned violent, leading to clashes between security forces and civilians.
Reports indicate that numerous protesters sustained injuries as police employed tear gas, rubber bullets, and live ammunition to disperse the crowds.
Human rights organizations have reported hundreds of deaths and many injuries during these demonstrations.
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