Kenya Launches 'Second Republic' Under New Constitution, August 2010

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Ahead of the August 27 promulgation of Kenya's new constitution, Jack Kulundu makes preparations at Nairobi's Uhuru Park...
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...While other officials make sure everything is in place for the ceremony.
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Former Ghanaian president John Kufuor, who initiated the mediation which ultimately led to a new constitution, flew in for the occasion and was optimistic that the new constitution would greatly change the country.
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Members of Parliament rejected plans to be sworn in on August 28 and insisted that it should happen on the same day as the promulgation.
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Nominated MP Millie Odhiambo makes her way to Uhuru Park to witness...
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...President Mwai Kibaki signing the new constitution.