Fergal Keane ?@fergalkeane47

#KenyaElections 1/2 Now US State Dept condemns attack on Judge's bodyguard+efforts of "both parties" to undermine judiciary,elec commission

Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu failed to appear at the Supreme Court yesterday after her bodyguard was shot and wounded by unknown gunmen on Tuesday.

Only two judges turned up, when five where needed to make a final decision on whether the election today should be blocked. Without a decision, the election went ahead by default.

Our correspondent goes on to look at what the condemnation means:

Fergal Keane ?@fergalkeane47

#KenyaElections 2/2 Western dips haven't sd it outright but implication of statements is they have serious doubts abt credibility of poll.