What 50+1 threshold in Kenya’s presidential election is and how vote tallying works

Article 138(4)(a) of the Constitution requires that for a candidate to win Kenya’s presidential election in the first round, he or she must secure more than 50 per cent of the total valid votes cast (50%+1).

According to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), after vote counting is completed, the 50%+1 threshold is among the factors considered in determining the winner in a presidential race.