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‘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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Kenya transfixed by its illiberal and rightwing gang of eight

February 24, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Daniel Waweru It’s often said that Kenya’s political parties lack any ideological underpinning. The recent pair of Presidential debates shows this false. The discussion of economic policy at the main debate, where it emerged that the Nairobi consensus doesn’t … read more »

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US Secretary of State phones Kenya’s Kibaki, urges fair poll

February 24, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

The United States Secretary of State John Kerry has called for credible Kenya elections. Mr Kerry urged Kenyans to conduct a free and fair poll devoid of violence. His message was conveyed to Kenyans during a phone call to President … read more »

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Kenya: Here’s Why Uhuru Kenyatta Has Chosen To Snub The Next Presidential Debate!

February 20, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

by Chimwani Obiajulu So we told you that Uhuru Kenyatta will not be in the next presidential debate aye? Well, we have more light to shed. Apparently, the DPM’s party TNA has released this statement to the organisers of the … read more »

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Lawyers for Kenyan post-election violence suspects call for trial delay

February 14, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By The Associated Press  THE HAGUE, Netherlands – Two prominent Kenyans accused of orchestrating deadly violence that erupted after 2007 presidential elections are calling on the International Criminal Court to delay the start of their trial. Lawyers for deputy Prime … read more »

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Presidential candidates hold televised debate in Kenya

February 11, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

For the first time in Kenya’s electioneering history, a debate by presidential candidates will be aired on all radio and television stations Monday to test the candidates health, education, security and foreign policies. Prime Minister Raila Odinga, the flag-bearer of … read more »

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Kenya: The Lies, Myths and Fables of the Election Season

February 11, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Mugambi Kiai,The Star opinion The past weekend witnessed a feat of such sporting splendour that followers of Kenya’s seven-a-side rugby team breathlessly exhilarated. After dumping rugby powerhouses South Africa (the BlitzBokke) and New Zealand (the All Blacks – and … read more »

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Kenya: Obama has a word with Raila and Uhuru, but US position on ICC is ambiguous

February 9, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Njambi Ngunjiri The upcoming national elections in Kenya bring a sense of trepidation and foreboding due to the post-election violence witnessed following the polls in 2007.  Presumably, this is why The White House recently released a message from US … read more »

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