Kenyan President Blames Opposition Leader for 2007/08 Poll Chaos

President Uhuru Kenyatta, on an election tour in the larger Gusii region, has said that Orange Democratic Movement leader Raila Odinga played a central role in 2007/8 poll violence, which claimed over 1 100 lives. Odinga has denied playing any role in the violence.

Kenya’s President, Uhuru Kenyatta

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