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Kenya court ordered presidential votes re-count

NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya’s Supreme Court has ordered the election commission to recount votes in some constituencies in regard to the country’s March 4 presidential election. The court on Monday heard arguments from civil society groups and the legal team … read more »

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Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga announces bid for presidency

NAIROBI — Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga announced Saturday he would be running again for the presidency in the elections to be held in March next year. “I commit myself to the people of Kenya and the Coalition for Reform … read more »

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Grenade found – Kenya PM evacuated

Nairobi – A spokesperson for Kenya’s prime minister says the Kenyan leader has been evacuated from his office after a grenade was discovered in another part of the building. Salim Lone said on Tuesday that Prime Minister Raila Odinga was … read more »

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Grenade found – Kenya PM evacuated

Nairobi – A spokesperson for Kenya’s prime minister says the Kenyan leader has been evacuated from his office after a grenade was discovered in another part of the building. Salim Lone said on Tuesday that Prime Minister Raila Odinga was … read more »

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Kenyan prime minister pays $37K in back taxes

NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenya’s prime minister on Monday paid more than $37,000 in back taxes to abide by a new constitution that requires lawmakers to pay taxes on their hefty allowances. Prime Minister Raila Odinga urged legislators to follow suit, … read more »

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Kenya judicial crisis hits stability

Nairobi – Kenya’s prime minister played down concerns that the coalition cabinet would collapse over a dispute about judicial appointments with the president but warned there could be instability ahead of elections in 2012. President Mwai Kibaki provoked a political … read more »

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Kenya: Gay, lesbian groups criticize prime minister’s rally remarks

Supporters and members of the gay and lesbian community in Kenya blasted the country’s prime minister Monday after he said anyone engaging in homosexual activity should be arrested. “The gay community is very scared as the Prime Minister’s statement will … read more »

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Kenya: MPs summon Kosgey over Kebs top job

A House team has summoned Industrialisation minister Henry Kosgey over the hiring of the national standards agency boss. Mr Kosgey will appear before the Committee on Equal Opportunity on Tuesday to explain his choice of Mr Joseph Kipketer to the … read more »

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