Previous elections in 2003 and 2007 were marred by fraud and violence; as a result, high hopes have been placed on this year's polls. 
Chaguzi zilizopita mwaka 2003 na 2007 zilitiwa dosari na uchakachuaji pamoja na ghasia; na matokeo yake, matumaini makubwa yamewekwa kwenye uchaguzi wa mwaka huu.