Tag Archives: Michael Ranneberger

Kenya: Wikileaks – U.S. ‘Predicted Post-Election Chaos’

March 24, 2011 by benim

The US predicted the outbreak of violence in the 2007 General Election 10 months before Kenyans cast their votes. In a cable posted to Washington on February 5, 2007, ambassador Michael Ranneberger warned that the increasing tribalisation of Kenyan politics … read more »

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Kenya: Leaked US cables likely to shape 2012 campaigns

March 6, 2011 by benim

The American diplomatic cables that give a comprehensive profile of Kenyan politicians and offer vivid details of their thoughts about each other are likely to shape next year’s presidential campaigns and may play a significant role in emerging political alliances. … read more »

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4 Kenyan MPs named as suspected drug traffickers

December 22, 2010 by benim

NAIROBI — Four Kenyan legislators were named Wednesday in parliament as suspected drug traffickers under police investigation. Internal Security Minister George Saitoti said Harun Mwau, also an assistant minister for trade, Ali Hassan Joho, William Kabogo and newly-elected MP Gideon … read more »

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Kenya Minister Lauds Wikileaks Julian Assange

December 14, 2010 by benim

Nairobi — Kenya Justice minister Mutula Kilonzo has praised WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange for releasing the American diplomatic cables to the public. In a 15-minute interview with radio station Q-FM, Mr Kilonzo said Mr Assange had done a “good job” … read more »

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WikiLeaks on Kenya: Rampant corruption ‘could push Kenya back into violence’

December 8, 2010 by benim

Kenya could descend into violence worse than the 2008 post-election crisis unless rampant corruption in the ruling elite is tackled, the US ambassador to Kenya has warned in a report to Washington. Michael Ranneberger’s cable, written in January, is scathing … read more »

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