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Kenya: A Divided Kenya Should Alarm Its Friends
allAfrica, 27 February 2018
Kenya is sliding towards political chaos and possible inter-communal violence - or towards an authoritarian crackdown that could cripple its young democracy. The urgent need to… Read more »
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Africa: How and Why the U.S. Should Intervene in Kenya
African Arguments, 27 February 2018
The Kenyan government is launching an assault on the rule of law. External partners are needed to help change this trajectory. Read more »
Why Kenya's Political Crisis Should Be a U.S. Concern
As Kenya slides towards political chaos and possible inter-communal violence - or towards authoritarian crackdown - the U.S. government and the international community should be concerned. Two former U.S. ambassadors to Kenya issue a call to action.
President Trump greets Kenya's First Lady Margaret Kenyatta at the 43rd G7 Summit in Italy.
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Kenya: I'm Only Interested in Kenya's Progress, Not Politics - Godec
Nation, 21 February 2018
United States Ambassador to Kenya Robert Godec has dismissed claims by the opposition Nasa that he is meddling in the country's political affairs. Read more »
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Kenya: U.S. Paper Urges Trump to Warn Kenyatta
Nation, 8 February 2018
A Washington Post editorial has urged President Donald Trump to warn President Kenyatta that the US will punish him if he does not halt a "wave of repression." Read more »
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Kenya: Opposition Wants U.S. to Recall Robert Godec
Nation, 5 February 2018
A section of opposition MPs wants the US ambassador to Kenya recalled for what they termed exhibiting extreme bias when discharging his duties. Read more »
InFocus
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The United States has accused the government of intimidating and restricting the media. This follows the closure of three major TV stations for the the live broadcast of the ... Read more »
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The U.S. State Department and the EU have emphasised that all leaders and the government should obey the Kenyan Constitution and the rule of law. A statement issued by the U.S. ... Read more »
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The National Super Alliance leader Raila Odinga has accused envoys of serving selfish interests after they endorsed President Uhuru Kenyatta's victory in 2017 elections. He was ... Read more »
