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Images from Kenya, a week away from a national referendum to usher in a new constitution or to reject it. Green is the color for those supporting the proposed constitution and red is for those against the document. Nairobi, Kenya. 27/07/2010
in Politics, on the 27th of July 2010
Images from Kenya, a week away from a national referendum to usher in a new constitution or to reject it. Green is the color for those supporting the proposed constitution and red is for those against the document. Nairobi, Kenya. 27/07/2010

A youth attends a Yes campaign rally in Embu town to drum up support for the proposed constitution which was attended by President Kibaki.

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Images from Kenya, a week away from a national referendum to usher in a new constitution or to reject it. Green is the color for those supporting the proposed constitution and red is for those against the document. Nairobi, Kenya. 27/07/2010

A youth lifts a Yes hammer during a campaign meeting in Embu town to woo voters to support the proposed constitution.

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Images from Kenya, a week away from a national referendum to usher in a new constitution or to reject it. Green is the color for those supporting the proposed constitution and red is for those against the document. Nairobi, Kenya. 27/07/2010

Women attend a campaign rally at Embu which was addressed by President Kibaki wooing the residents to support the proposed constitution.

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Images from Kenya, a week away from a national referendum to usher in a new constitution or to reject it. Green is the color for those supporting the proposed constitution and red is for those against the document. Nairobi, Kenya. 27/07/2010

A traditional dancer entertains guests during a Yes rally in support of the proposed constitution.

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Images from Kenya, a week away from a national referendum to usher in a new constitution or to reject it. Green is the color for those supporting the proposed constitution and red is for those against the document. Nairobi, Kenya. 27/07/2010

A traditional dancer entertains guests during a Yes rally in support of the proposed constitution.

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Images from Kenya, a week away from a national referendum to usher in a new constitution or to reject it. Green is the color for those supporting the proposed constitution and red is for those against the document. Nairobi, Kenya. 27/07/2010

Higher education minister William Ruto campaigning against the proposed constitution at Runyenjes town.

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Images from Kenya, a week away from a national referendum to usher in a new constitution or to reject it. Green is the color for those supporting the proposed constitution and red is for those against the document. Nairobi, Kenya. 27/07/2010

Higher education minister addressing a NO meeting against the proposed constitution at Kirinyaga.

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Images from Kenya, a week away from a national referendum to usher in a new constitution or to reject it. Green is the color for those supporting the proposed constitution and red is for those against the document. Nairobi, Kenya. 27/07/2010

Youths who who support the No side during a campaign trail in Kirinyaga.

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August 4, 2010 will be a historic day for Kenya as constitutional referendum to usher in a new constitution or reject it take place.
Green is the color for those supporting the proposed constitution and red is for those against the document which has taken the country over 20 years to come up with.
The Green side also known as Yes camp is led by President Mwai Kibaki among other high profile politicians including Kenya prime minister Raila Odinga, vice President Kalonzo Musyoka and over half of the members of parliament.
The red side is headed by President Kibaki's higher education minister William Ruto who is also the Eldoret North member of parliament and is also receiving a good support from the church.
Former Kenyan President Daniel Moi, a key opinion maker in Rift Valley, Kenya largest province is also on the No side.

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Images from Kenya, a week away from a national referendum to usher in a new constitution or to reject it. Green is the color for those supporting the proposed constitution and red is for those against the document. Nairobi, Kenya. 27/07/2010
Images from Kenya, a week away from a national referendum to usher in a new constitution or to reject it. Green is the color for those supporting the proposed constitution and red is for those against the document. Nairobi, Kenya. 27/07/2010
Images from Kenya, a week away from a national referendum to usher in a new constitution or to reject it. Green is the color for those supporting the proposed constitution and red is for those against the document. Nairobi, Kenya. 27/07/2010
Images from Kenya, a week away from a national referendum to usher in a new constitution or to reject it. Green is the color for those supporting the proposed constitution and red is for those against the document. Nairobi, Kenya. 27/07/2010
Images from Kenya, a week away from a national referendum to usher in a new constitution or to reject it. Green is the color for those supporting the proposed constitution and red is for those against the document. Nairobi, Kenya. 27/07/2010
Images from Kenya, a week away from a national referendum to usher in a new constitution or to reject it. Green is the color for those supporting the proposed constitution and red is for those against the document. Nairobi, Kenya. 27/07/2010
Images from Kenya, a week away from a national referendum to usher in a new constitution or to reject it. Green is the color for those supporting the proposed constitution and red is for those against the document. Nairobi, Kenya. 27/07/2010
Images from Kenya, a week away from a national referendum to usher in a new constitution or to reject it. Green is the color for those supporting the proposed constitution and red is for those against the document. Nairobi, Kenya. 27/07/2010

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