Kenya on track for reform

Kenyans voted in favour of a new constitution in a peaceful referendum that could reshape the political landscape of east Africa's largest economy, according to partial results.

With provisional results from half of the country's 210 constituencies, 67 per cent of Kenyans had backed the charter, making it extremely unlikely the "No" camp could catch up.

The changes put to voters allow for greater checks on presidential powers, more devolution to grassroots administrations and an increase in civil liberties.