Kenya Election '07

Here's the lowdown on the election in Kenya right now:

Dec 27th people went out to vote. Long lines but everything was okay. Raila was in the lead.
Dec 28th people were waiting for the election results, some were getting antsy. Raila still in the lead
Dec 29th riots started breaking out, downtown Nairobi was a ghost town (as I went through it to catch a bus). My ride to Mombasa was uneventful but there was heavy rioting in Kisumu, and some in Nairobi and Mombasa. Raila officially declared that there had been rigging and that his people had the correct tallies and that he had already won. Kibaki's party announced his victory as well. The ECK continued to wait Raila was in the lead
Dec 30th the ECK held an overnight meeting with delagates from all parties to tally votes. People started getting worked up anticipating Kibaki would be announced the winner. Around 4:30 ECK did just that saying Kibaki won by around 200,000 votes. Kibaki was immediatly sworn into office in a private ceremony. Kisumu, Kibera, Mathare, and many other places were looted and in flames. Raila declared that 2:00 the next day he would be sworn in at Uhuru Park and form a parallel government. Kibaki blacked out the media saying the TV and Radio stations could show no live feeds. He also said anyone at Uhuru park the next day would be arrested.
Dec 31st (today) there is still maddness and the Western Provence (ODM land) is a bit of a mess. Kibera is on fire and everyone was blocked from entering Uhuru park. Raila didn't even try and go. Kisumu is under a curfew. Supposivly 120 people have died. Also the UK and EU said if rigging is proved they will not recognize the government. There is no way the new students are coming in on the 2nd. I believe I will also be extending my stay on the coast as a train to Nairobi got turned around in Voi yesterday.

For the record I am okay and I am safe. I plan on staying that way. Don't worry but send me e-mails with any questions or call. I'll respond when I get the chance. I am fine.