Topic: Kenyan Politics
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The International Criminal Court's docket in Africa
With the confirmation of charges against four senior Kenyan leaders, there are now seven different countries where the International Criminal Court has filed charges of crimes against humanity. All of those cases emanate from Africa.
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In Pictures: Giant reptiles
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In Pictures: East Africa endures drought
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The six men accused of inciting Kenya's post-election violence
Six men were accused in the International Criminal Court Wednesday of crimes against humanity for their role in the ethnic violence that tore apart Kenya following the December 2007 presidential election.
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In Pictures: Animal Moms
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South Sudan refugee influx strains Kenyan camps
Kenya's Kakuma refugee camp, whose population thinned out as South Sudanese went home following a 2005 peace deal, is filling once more as Sudan and South Sudan return to fighting.
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Kenya joins the great African oil boom with latest discoveries
Kenya's oil finds may be larger than those found recently in Uganda. But what will oil revenues do to the Kenyan economy, and the political culture?
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Kenya races to transfer ICC election violence case to Africa
The conviction of Liberian President Charles Taylor sent shock waves around Africa. Kenya's President Kibaki wants to move trials of Kenyan politicians to an African, to receive 'fair' justice.
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Blowback? Kenya pins Nairobi grenade attack on Somali Islamists
Kenyan police have arrested four people in Sunday's grenade attacks in Nairobi, which killed 7 people. Is it blowback for Kenya's military involvement in Somalia?
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The International Criminal Court's docket in Africa
With the confirmation of charges against four senior Kenyan leaders, there are now seven different countries where the International Criminal Court has filed charges of crimes against humanity. All of those cases emanate from Africa.
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ICC charges Kenyan leaders for post-election violence
The International Criminal Court at The Hague confirms charges against senior Kenyan politicians and a radio journalist for crimes against humanity.
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ICC treads carefully ahead of ruling Monday on Kenyan violence suspects
The International Criminal Court will announce Monday who among six prominent Kenyans will face trial for crimes of humanity in post-election violence in 2008. Will Kenyans support decision?
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Africa Monitor
Note of caution on the International Criminal Court trials in Kenya
New report highlights potentially destabilizing impact of ICC trials related to 2007 Kenyan election violence.
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Websites allow Kenyans to report bribes and battle corruption
Social media and crowdmapping sites are giving Kenyans the tools to combat corruption by reporting when a policeman or government official asks for a bribe.
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Kenya's new chief justice pushes reform of courts
In an exclusive interview, Kenya's new Chief Justice William Mutunga pledges to deepen reforms to speed up decisions and lessen the effect of corruption under the new constitution, but foresees challenges ahead from political elites.
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Terrorism & Security
Kenya, Somalia look for international help to fight Al Shabab
As much as half of Al Shabab's income comes from businesses in the Somali port city of Kismayo. Kenya and Somalia have requested international support for a naval blockade on the town.
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Africa Monitor
What are Kenya's long-term goals in Somalia?
Answer: Kenya is making inroads against Al Shabab. But Kenya's long-term aim is unclear.
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Africa Monitor
Kenya struggling to contain spillover of Somalia's violence
As Al Shabab's foothold along Somalia's border with Kenya grows, Kenya is vying to prevent its own economy and safety from being undermined.
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Kenyans watch as their leaders take the stand at ICC hearing
Pre-trial hearings at the International Criminal Court (ICC) on human rights charges against six Kenyan leaders are must-see TV across Kenya, although support for Hague trial hinges on firm proof of guilt.
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Global News Blog
Good Reads: Wangari Maathai lives on – and so will Facebook
Wangari Maathai, Africa's first female Nobel Peace Prize winner, passed on this weekend. But Kenya has many activists who share her fearlessness, energy, and passion for justice.
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In Pictures: Giant reptiles
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Africa Monitor
Kenyans accused in 2007 post-election violence head to The Hague
How Kenyans react to the appearance before The Hague of the men accused in Kenya's post-election violence will indicate whether the trial will exacerbate simmering ethnic and political tension.
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Africa Monitor
Kenya's 'Ocampo Six' soon to clear last hurdle before trial
Kenya's 'Ocampo Six' – the name given to the six political figures accused by the ICC of inciting Kenya's 2007 post-election violence – have one more hearing in The Hague before their trials begin.
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In Pictures: East Africa endures drought
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The First Grader: movie review
Based on a true story, 'The First Grader' is an uplifting tale about a Kenyan ex-freedom fighter who finally gets to attend school in his 80s.
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Africa Monitor
Land scarcity drives a bout of ethnic violence in Kenya, Ethiopia
The Turkana of northwest Kenya and Daasanach of southern Ethiopia have been at odds for years, but food scarcity, drought, and changing lifestyles are exacerbating tensions.
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Africans debate impact of Osama bin Laden killing
Kenya greeted Osama bin Laden's death as "justice." Other countries worry that America's battle against terrorism masks an attempt to expand military influence in Africa.
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Africa Monitor
ICC summons six Kenyan suspects over post-election violence
The Kenyan suspects, four of them members of the government, are requested to appear at The Hague April 7 on charges of organizing ethnic clashes after the 2007 presidential election.
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Use of extrajudicial rendition in Uganda terror case sparks controversy
The ongoing detention of nine Kenyans in Uganda in connection with a July 11 suicide bombing is raising concerns about the use of extrajudicial rendition in Africa as a tool to fight Islamic terrorism.
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ICC case highlights divide between political elite and Kenyans hungry for change
A vast majority of Kenyans support an investigation against politicians accused of inciting violence, despite parliament's vote to pull out of the International Criminal Court.
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