Kenya Election Violence

Kenya Replaces Most Top-Ranked Police

BBC NEWS | Posted 11.08.2009 | World


The government in Kenya has replaced almost all of the country's most senior police officers in what analysts say could be the start of major reform. ...

Sons of the Mau Mau

Frankie Martin | Posted 03.22.2009 | World


Frankie Martin

Kenya must tackle the roots of its election chaos. These include poverty, tribalism, and the failure of the country to live up to the vision of its first president, Jomo Kenyatta.

Obama's Victory Shames Africa

George Ayittey | Posted 01.04.2009 | World


George Ayittey

"No African head of state should be in power for more than 10 years," declared President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda in 1986. He is still president.

Kenya Turmoil Test Of Obama's Claim Of Foreign Policy Expertise

Lynn Sweet | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics


Lynn Sweet

Obama has to be careful because while he is one of the most credible figures the US has to deal with Kenya, the dispute between Odinga and Kibaki is mired in tribal politics.