Post-election Kenya

Post-election Kenya

This wiki is a forum for discussion on the post-election violence in Kenya. This space will be used to present coverage of the issue that does not reach the standard mass media coverage and discuss the big questions that the political... [more]

This wiki is a forum for discussion on the post-election violence in Kenya. This space will be used to present coverage of the issue that does not reach the standard mass media coverage and discuss the big questions that the political fall out presents.

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Videon shows Obama campaigning on behalf of Raila Odinga in 2006. Read Full Story
Written by drslogan on
He was the opposition leader in a country of 37 million people, one of the most stable and prosperous democracies on the continent. Initially, he wasn’t the favored candidate to run against the President, seeking the second term. However, in August 2006 his candidacy received an enormous boost, thanks to the strong help of a U.S. Senator, who spent 6 days actively campaigning on his behalf across the country. Then, in December 2007 election came, and he lost it by more than 230,000 votes. He didn’t like the result and accused the government of fraud. Hours after the election results were announced, machete-armed mobs ... Read Full Story
Written by jtfdotorg on
It turns out that The One has raised almost a million dollars for his terrorist cousin Raila Odinga, so he could institute sharia law in Kenya. Here’s what Odinga has in store for the people of Kenya. Now WND has obtained a copy of Odinga’s agreement with Sheik Abdullahi Abdi, the chairman of the National Muslim Leaders Forum, that outlined plans, among other things, for wide-ranging attacks on Christians. {snip} In the document signed by Odinga and the chairman of the National Muslims Leaders Forum, the Muslims promised to “enable and assist ODM and The Candidate win the National Elections and the Presidency of ... Read Full Story
Written by drslogan on
He was the opposition leader in a country of 37 million people, one of the most stable and prosperous democracies on the continent. Initially, he wasn’t the favored candidate to run against the President, seeking the second term. However, in August 2006 his candidacy received an enormous boost, thanks to the strong help of a U.S. Senator, who spent 6 days actively campaigning on his behalf across the country. Then, in December 2007 election came, and he lost it by more than 230,000 votes. He didn’t like the result and accused the government of fraud. Hours after the election results were announced, machete-armed mobs ... Read Full Story
Written by rf906 on
This introductory article serves to present the reason this site was created and what it intends to accomplish. To be honest, I am not an expert on Kenyan politics, tribal tensions or history. In fact, I have very little knowledge about the country at all. That being said, I was completely blown away when I began reading about the post-election violence. I am eager to learn more about the issues behind the elections and why it inspired such violence and destruction in a country that is generally considered to be a country where democratic institutions have gained some stability and economic growth has been ... Read Full Story
A group opposed to Prime Minister Raila Odinga's leadership heads to Mombasa tomorrow for a rally to counter that held by the PM two weeks ago.  
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As the country turned 46 last Saturday, three powerful women must have been smiling after they were recognised for the crucial role they have played in nation-building.  
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The famous professor, Noam Chomsky, has written a number of books on the media. Such books as Necessary Illusions; Manufacturing Consent and Propaganda and the Public Mind: Conversations with Noam Chomsky make it clear that the media represents particular vested interests that are dominant in our national, regional and global societies.  
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Singer Nameless, who is involved in a campaign to raise awareness on Responsible Drinking, especially during the festive season, has a message for fellow Kenyans. Says he: "We've hassled, worked hard all year and now it's time to enjoy, right? But as you go out to party, please, be responsible, and do so in moderation. Drink responsibly and whatever you do, don't drink and drive! Be safe when out with the boys or girls. Pick your day to be the...  
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Assistant minister Omingo Magara Thursday vowed to fight to regain his seat even as the court nullified his election as South Mugirango MP.Mr Magara said he was ready to face his opponents in a by-election since he was confident of recapturing his seat.  
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When Caleb Atemi was elected chairman of the Kenya Karate Federation mid this year, many thought it was the usual change of guard. But barely five months on, KKF is in the fast lane to becoming a 21st centrury sports federation and many critics are now changing their tune.  
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President Mwai Kibaki's promise of an international sports academy in Kenya seems to be set for fulfilment after the Sports Stadia Management Board (SSMB) placed an Expression of Interest (EoI) advertisement in Friday's Daily Nation.  
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The government on Friday ordered security operators in the coast province to be vigilant and maintain security along the 600-mile Kenya-Somalia border to ensure illegal immigrants do not enter the country.  
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The government has ordered security officials at the Coast to be vigilant and maintain surveillance along the 900-kilometre Kenya-Somalia border to keep out illegal immigrants.  
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MPs have threatened to recall Parliament to censure Education minister Prof Sam Ongeri, if President Kibaki does not sack him following the alleged fraud in his docket.  
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