Kenyans vote on new constitution

Nairobi, 04 Aug-(ANA)-Kenyans are voting in a referendum on a new constitution, the centrepiece of measures designed to reform politics.

It limits the powers of the president and sets up a commission to settle land disputes that fuelled past violence.

The referendum was part of a deal that ended deadly clashes after a disputed election in December 2007 when more than 1,000 people were killed.

Both the president and the prime minister are backing the "Yes" vote.

And opinion polls suggest the new constitution will be approved.

President Mwai Kibaki has appealed to Kenyans to vote peacefully and in large numbers. (ANA)

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