Violence in Kenya

Can a Kenyan Peace Agreement Stem Rape?

Muadi Mukenge | Posted 02.12.2008 | Politics


Muadi Mukenge

Kenya's post-electoral mayhem highlights a horrifying but less well-known aspect to this trend: an increase in sexual violence in the wake of flawed democratic processes that trigger uprisings.

Kenya Opposition Say Up To 1,000 Killed During Post-Election Crisis

Reuters | Posted 01.07.2008 | Home


Riots and post-election violence in Kenya may have killed up to 1,000 people, the opposition said on Monday as it halted protests and President Mwai K...

Riot Police Use Tear Gas, Water Cannons On Protesters In Kenya

AP | ELIZABETH A. KENNEDY | Posted 01.03.2008 | Politics


Police used tear gas, water cannons and batons Thursday to block thousands of people from protesting Kenya's disputed election amid a political deadl...

Dozens Burned Alive In Kenyan Church As Post-Election Violence Continues

AP | ELIZABETH A. KENNEDY and TOM ODULA | Posted 01.01.2008 | Home


A mob torched a church where hundreds had sought refuge Tuesday, and witnesses said dozens of people -- including children -- were burned alive or hac...