Kenya: Kofi Annan Comments Spark Kenyan Election Row

Recent remarks made by former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan, advising Kenyans not to vote for presidential candidates who face trial at the International Criminal Court have caused a storm, as the two politicians concerned prepare to announce who their coalition will nominate to stand.

Referring to the presidential election scheduled for March 4 next year, Annan said Kenya's next head of state must be trusted by the international community and should be able to travel freely to meet other leaders.

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