Peaceful vote lifts investor confidence in the economy

“To thrive, businesses need a situation where the judicial systems are effectively working and the credit environment is certain and political risks are minimal,” said Mr Ayeyemi.

Kenya’s new constitution would also introduce a second chamber of parliament — 47 counties under a decentralised administration run by elected grassroots leaders — and a judiciary where judges are not appointed at the whims of the head of state.

Proponents of a new constitution argue that for the first time it introduces a sensible approach to land reform by stating that land acquired illegally can be repossessed.

But those against it say this will increase ethnic divisions and trigger chaos.