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Kenya’s press freedom under siege amid protests and government crackdown
A free press is an essential element of a democratic society, and in the battle for justice and accountability
Kenyan post-poll coalition wobbles over amnesty
Kenya’s prime minister openly dissented with the president on Tuesday in a row over amnesty for post-election crimes. President Mwai Kibaki’s government and Prime Minister Raila…
Kenya’s political deadlock deepens
Kenya’s opposition on Wednesday accused the government of trying to spoil a power-sharing deal by seeking to vet new Cabinet ministers. President Mwai Kibaki and opposition chief…
Kenya Parliament to speed peace deal through
Kenya’s new Parliament sought on Tuesday to speed up legislation ratifying a fragile power-sharing deal intended to guarantee the peace after a post-election crisis that killed…