Stories about Kenya from January, 2008
Kenya: Pulling together for peace
Mental Acrobatics writes about local peace initiatives in Kenya: ” I’d like to share two stories of grass root initiatives that Kenyans are taking to build bridges.”
Kenya: This is why technology matters
Kenya enviromental and political on how technology helped Kenyans in time of need: “Kenyans in the US and Europe are thronging websites that sell Kenyan phone credit to send to family and friends back home. “The volumes are unprecedented” Segeni Ngethe, founder of leading Kenyan e-commerce site MamaMike’s told IRIN.”
Kenya: Will Kikwete support Kibaki?
Will the Tanzanian President, Jakaya Kikwete, support Mwai Kibaki?: At the same time the latest strategy of the govenmnt is to seek support from other African countries other than Uganda (which so far is the only country on the planet that has congratulated Kibaki on his “re-election.”
Kenya/South Africa: Lessons for South Africa
South Africa should learn from what is happening in Kenya: “THE events of the last two weeks in Kenya have exposed just how fragile democracy is when it does not enjoy the protection of a country’s political leadership.”
Mozambique: Six simple questions on Africa
An interesting debate is going on in a Moçambique para Todos [pt] post, with readers trying to provide answers to 6 questions posed by Manuel de Araujo [pt] about the situation in Africa, one of which is: “If a stable democracy as Kenya's may “disappear” in a matter of minutes,...
Mozambique: A letter to Barack Obama
Carlos Serra [pt], from Mozambique, writes a letter to senator Barack Obama, in which he pleads with him to help Kenya: “Well, your father was born there, therefore Senator, you are one of us, you are African, you are Kenyan. Senator: Get in a plane and go to Nairobi to...
Kenya: Coalition government is the solution
Whispering Inn Kenyan crisis: “Hence, the only plausible solution that would immediately end the violence and set us on a path that will ultimately see the right person lead our country for the next five years: a coalition government of National Unity.”
Kenya: A blog for peace
Harry Karanja sets up a blog for peace in Kenya: “This is a blog about restoring peace, harmony and unity in Kenya during these times of unrest.”
Kenya: Is Ugandan Militia In Kenya?
Breaking news of the presence of Ugandan militia in Kenya, blogger Joseph Karoki writes: Last night I recieved news that there were reports of Ugandan militia in or around Nyanza Province and Western Province. I waited until I got confirmation from the ground. After several late night phone calls, I did confirm that Ugandan Forces were indeed within Kenyan borders.”
Kenya: Do not doubt the power of the Internet in Africa
Has technology, particularly citizen media, played any positive role in covering the the crisis in Kenya? This is what White African wrote about the role of technology in the crisis: If anyone doubts the power of the internet in Africa, they need to look no further than what is happening...
Kenya: State of democracy in photos
Extremely disturbing photos of the current state of affairs in Kenya from Kenyan blogger, Joseph Karoki
Kenya: An aerial view of anarchy
Joseph Karoki posts photos of anarchy in Kenya following the recent presidential elections.
Kenya: Conflic is bigger than Kikuyu vs. Luo
Mental Acrobatics on the situation in Eldoret, Kenya: “Eldoret, ladies and gentlemen, things are very very bad in Eldoret. Homes being raided. Churches being burnt. Shops being looted. Murder and rape in broad daylight. Ethnic groups after each other. Let me tell you this is much much bigger than Kikuyu...
Kenya: The Electoral Commission of Kenya acted under pressure
Was the Electoral Commission of Kenya acting under pressure?: “- Kivuitu admits to acting under pressure. The story was apparently up on the Standard website, but is no longer available there (haven’t verified this) [edit – article available on the standard here, and on Youtube here]. Just in case, save...
