Tag Archives: 2007–2008 Kenyan crisis

‘Hoping for the best but preparing for the worst’ amid Kenya election fears

February 28, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Five years ago, over 500,000 people were displaced and more than 1,500 killed in post-election violence in Kenya. Now, NGOs are working to manage humanitarian situation ahead of the country’s next election this Monday, writes Ivy Ndiewo. WITH LESS THAN … read more »

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At least Six Killed in Kenya Tana clashes

December 21, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

At least eight people were killed in fresh clashes in Kenya’s coastal Tana Delta region, an area where more than 100 people died in a series of attacks earlier this year, local media said on Friday. There were conflicting reports … read more »

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Electoral politics and transition in Kenya

December 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Antony Otieno Ong’ayo The 2013 general elections as a tipping point INTRODUCTION The political violence and near eruption of a civil war in the aftermath of the botched 2007 general election in Kenya is still fresh in the memory of … read more »

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Kenyans seek eligibility of two presidential running mates

December 3, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

NAIROBI — Kenyan activists submitted a fresh appeal Monday petitioning for a court ruling on the eligibility of two presidential running mates charged with crimes against humanity over election violence five years ago. Deputy Prime Minister Uhuru Kenyatta, 51, and … read more »

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