The election which took place in Kenya yesterday saw Kenyans trooping to the polls in huge numbers and some staying overnight just to cast their votes.

Just look at that crowd.

Professor Scott Bellow, an American, @BD_Africa Columnist and Chair Faculty Council @USIUAfric commends their patriotism:

Would Americans or Europeans stand in 2 kilometer long lines just to cast a vote? Amazing incredible Kenya.#ElectionsKE2017 #ElectionsKE pic.twitter.com/ItF3e8HNql

— Dr. Scott Bellows (@ScottProfessor) August 8, 2017

Reactions:

I've never seen that in California.

— Nanjaya (@EvJviv) August 8, 2017

Never

— Aikta Varma (@aiktavarma) August 8, 2017

I think they would ask smarter questions

— Andrew Adongo (@adongoa) August 8, 2017

They would have planned better to avoid queuing for 2 Kilometers – made it more efficient

— G. K. (@gabe_gk) August 8, 2017

Americans and British citizens survival doesn't depend on the individual in presidential chair. They have built systems.

— Mugiri'Mwene (@Omutabaziira) August 8, 2017

The only problem with this 2 km line is all they want to "decide" has already been decided! In Europe, the votes matter. Here they dont!

— King of LaChampelelo (@McHater101) August 8, 2017

Your voice counts. So does your vote. Here it counts.

— Big Boss (@kamuirum) August 8, 2017

Hahahaha…. U wish #BigBoss #Monarchy #Africa #Chiefs #KenyaDecides #ElectionsKE pic.twitter.com/GpuwOowPri

— King of LaChampelelo (@McHater101) August 8, 2017

Just don't mess with Kenyans, when they make up their minds right!! A force to reckon with!

— Njeri Maria (@NjeriMaria2) August 8, 2017

True.. The voter turnout this time round is incredible.. #ElectionsKE2017

— Sam Gitonga (@sagitonga) August 8, 2017

True.. The voter turnout this time round is incredible.. #ElectionsKE2017

— Sam Gitonga (@sagitonga) August 8, 2017

Including queuing from 9pm the previous night to vote 6am following morning. So who's committed more to democracy?

— M.J. Gitau (@mjgitau) August 8, 2017

And they say we don't have true democracy in Africa? ?

— Nabil Omar (@NabilTanzania1) August 8, 2017

https://twitter.com/KanyiKevin/status/894843569843970048

https://twitter.com/KanyiKevin/status/894844027513823233

he he..no wonder you got Trump as president

— Son of a Teacher (@Platuex) August 8, 2017

but they do during iphone release and shit.

— Okal (@Bigg_Rhymees) August 8, 2017

Kenyans are the most democratic people on the whole world ….done in the Kenyan way

— RAPTURE GOVERNOR (@kenmarknduati) August 8, 2017

Patriotic Kenyans

— Boussir Dou (@BoussirDou1) August 8, 2017

As Kenyans, we understand democracy although others see otherwise through their inquisitive eyes.We are passionate @ScottProfessor @Zindzi_K

— Shaban Mwangi ?? (@MwangiShaban) August 8, 2017

Our spirit is unrivaled & resilience unmatched. We are magical people. ?? @JulieGichuru #ElectionsKE2017 #Kivumbi2017 #Decision2017 https://t.co/SOqUgPFSI6

— Amina M Mohammed (@Amina_Malyun) August 8, 2017

Patriotism! We love Kenya!

— Becky (@Becky771918) August 8, 2017

Awwwww.