A sigh of relief is seen in the willingness of the Kenyan government to set up an official investigation into allegations of election fraud in last month's disputed poll.
A three month period is given for the enquiry but the panel is yet to be agreed. It is a move in the right direction.
The Ugandan efforts seem to have contributed to this decision as the announcement was made by the Ugandan presidential spokesman.
Former UN chief Kofi Annan is also in Kenya, trying to mediate in the crisis.
The opposition claims it was cheated of victory and its protests have led to the deaths of more than 650 people and the unrest is still far from over.
The police action is increasingly being questioned. The police is accused of shooting dead protesters.
The killings have sparked outrage across the country.
On Thursday, human rights activist Okia Omtata chained himself to the barriers of the Nairobi police headquarters and, as bystanders watched, clutched a rosary chanting: "You are killing people in this country”.
Rape is on the rise in Kenya, troubled by violence which followed December's disputed elections. Rape is used as a weapon by the warring fraction.
Every day women turn up at the doors of Nairobi's hospitals and clinics telling the same story.
It is truly sad to see that in this modern times a well established country is allowed to be torn apart because of the selfish interests of politicians.
Thursday, 24 January 2008
Monday, 21 January 2008
UK wants India to play a major role in the global scene
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Monday announced support for India's candidature for a permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council, saying there have to be more representatives of the new global order.
Addressing a joint press conference with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi he said, “'I am pleased to announce that we support the membership of India in the United Nations Security Council and reforms of the Security Council for the future.'
It is quite fitting that India is given this opportunity to be in the Security Council. India is the biggest democracy in the world, it is one of the fastest growing economies of the world and in a way India can represent the Third World concerns.
Mr. Brown’s suggestion is a recognition of India’s growing position in the global scene.
He said India could make a contribution on issues like the environment, counter terrorism, and social justice and that should be "recognised in the reform of all our international institutions".
Today the world cannot ignore India. In addition to its growing economic strength one should take note of the fact that India has lived largely at peace with itself as a functioning democracy, since gaining independence.
Mr. Brown is proposing to spent £10 billion on commercial deals.
Addressing a joint press conference with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi he said, “'I am pleased to announce that we support the membership of India in the United Nations Security Council and reforms of the Security Council for the future.'
It is quite fitting that India is given this opportunity to be in the Security Council. India is the biggest democracy in the world, it is one of the fastest growing economies of the world and in a way India can represent the Third World concerns.
Mr. Brown’s suggestion is a recognition of India’s growing position in the global scene.
He said India could make a contribution on issues like the environment, counter terrorism, and social justice and that should be "recognised in the reform of all our international institutions".
Today the world cannot ignore India. In addition to its growing economic strength one should take note of the fact that India has lived largely at peace with itself as a functioning democracy, since gaining independence.
Mr. Brown is proposing to spent £10 billion on commercial deals.
Tuesday, 15 January 2008
Kenya: the human tragedy continues
As the Kenyan parliament meets for their first session the defeated opposition is trying to disrupt their meeting by sitting on the government benches.
The opposition party of Raila Odinga Orange Democratic Movement became the largest party in parliament, though it does not have an absolute majority.
The defeat of Mr. Odinga’s party is blamed on the election fraud.
About 250,000 people also fled or were driven from their homes in a country once seen as a beacon of relative stability in East Africa.
Mr Odinga's ODM is planning another three days of consecutive mass rallies around Kenya this week, beginning on Wednesday to bring president Kibaki to his knees.
Up to 500,000 people in Kenya will need humanitarian assistance in the weeks ahead if the country's political crisis intensifies, the UN has warned.
The UN Office for the Co-ordination of Humanitarian Affairs said 255,000 had been forced from their homes and that malnutrition was now a growing risk.
Talks conducted by Ghanaian President John Kufuor to end Kenya's political crisis have broken down, opposition and government sources have said.
Mr Kufuor had been hoping to broker a deal between President Mwai Kibaki and opposition leader Raila Odinga after last month's disputed elections.
About 600 people have died in unrest which followed the poll.
It is the earnest hope of anyone that the opposing political parties will come in terms for the same of the people and the future of the nation.
The opposition party of Raila Odinga Orange Democratic Movement became the largest party in parliament, though it does not have an absolute majority.
The defeat of Mr. Odinga’s party is blamed on the election fraud.
About 250,000 people also fled or were driven from their homes in a country once seen as a beacon of relative stability in East Africa.
Mr Odinga's ODM is planning another three days of consecutive mass rallies around Kenya this week, beginning on Wednesday to bring president Kibaki to his knees.
Up to 500,000 people in Kenya will need humanitarian assistance in the weeks ahead if the country's political crisis intensifies, the UN has warned.
The UN Office for the Co-ordination of Humanitarian Affairs said 255,000 had been forced from their homes and that malnutrition was now a growing risk.
Talks conducted by Ghanaian President John Kufuor to end Kenya's political crisis have broken down, opposition and government sources have said.
Mr Kufuor had been hoping to broker a deal between President Mwai Kibaki and opposition leader Raila Odinga after last month's disputed elections.
About 600 people have died in unrest which followed the poll.
It is the earnest hope of anyone that the opposing political parties will come in terms for the same of the people and the future of the nation.
Wednesday, 9 January 2008
Kenya: It is time for Reconciliation
It is sad and it is a shame what has happened in a so called ‘African success story’ country Kenya. In this modern times an election to be rigged, admitted even by the EU observes, is unacceptable.
Why not find a solution at least now? Mistakes have been made, but try to correct it. Innocent lives have been lost try to stop losing more lives.
The newly appointed cabinet of Kenya is causing further problem. Mr Odinga's Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) (the opposition) has said that it does not recognize the new cabinet announced on Tuesday by Mr Kibaki, the president.
It is truly the hope anyone who has been witnessing the crisis that the effort made by Mr Kufuor, president of Ghana who also heads the African Union will bear some fruit.
He met President Mwai Kibaki and opposition leader Raila Odinga.
Let’s hope at least this will bring some sense into the politicians.
Why not find a solution at least now? Mistakes have been made, but try to correct it. Innocent lives have been lost try to stop losing more lives.
The newly appointed cabinet of Kenya is causing further problem. Mr Odinga's Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) (the opposition) has said that it does not recognize the new cabinet announced on Tuesday by Mr Kibaki, the president.
It is truly the hope anyone who has been witnessing the crisis that the effort made by Mr Kufuor, president of Ghana who also heads the African Union will bear some fruit.
He met President Mwai Kibaki and opposition leader Raila Odinga.
Let’s hope at least this will bring some sense into the politicians.
Saturday, 5 January 2008
Kenyan boood is spilling
Kenya is facing a human disaster. It is truly heart breaking to see the events in Kenya that took place after the Presidential elections .
I have lived more than ten years in that beautiful country. Now I am studying in London but I am preoccupied with what is happening in that nation which is known as the African success story.
Its nature and people are fascinating to anyone. Tribal issues were there but no one thought it could be to this extent.
It pains anyone who has even a bit knowledge of this wonderful nation of safari to know that so many lives are lost because of the power craziness of the politicians.
Even the international observes admit serious flows in the election process, then why not admit it? A promise made by the president to form a unity government will not be acceptable to the opposition. As voiced by many the Kenyans they voted for a change, but the dreams of many were destroyed.
The saddest thing is that many innocent lives are lost and the blame game among the politicians goes on.
The division and the attack seen on tribal lines will take very long time to heal.
It is my earnest hope that the situation will calm down and good sense will prevail. The efforts made by Bishop Tutu and the other international mediators will bear fruit soon.
I have lived more than ten years in that beautiful country. Now I am studying in London but I am preoccupied with what is happening in that nation which is known as the African success story.
Its nature and people are fascinating to anyone. Tribal issues were there but no one thought it could be to this extent.
It pains anyone who has even a bit knowledge of this wonderful nation of safari to know that so many lives are lost because of the power craziness of the politicians.
Even the international observes admit serious flows in the election process, then why not admit it? A promise made by the president to form a unity government will not be acceptable to the opposition. As voiced by many the Kenyans they voted for a change, but the dreams of many were destroyed.
The saddest thing is that many innocent lives are lost and the blame game among the politicians goes on.
The division and the attack seen on tribal lines will take very long time to heal.
It is my earnest hope that the situation will calm down and good sense will prevail. The efforts made by Bishop Tutu and the other international mediators will bear fruit soon.
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