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Elite deals prop up Kenya’s weak political stability

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KENYA

Among other things, the three leaders discussed Odinga’s ambitions to become chairman of the African Union (AU) Commission. Alongside reform proposals made by a National Dialogue…

Kenya opposition election boycott increasingly likely

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KENYA

A boycott would hand power to President Uhuru Kenyatta. However, it could also undermine his government's legitimacy, placing him under pressure to delay the election and reform…

Kenya court ruling sets stage for new controversies

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KENYA

The unprecedented move overturned President Uhuru Kenyatta’s apparently comfortable victory over Raila Odinga by 54.2% of the vote to 44.7%. The court ruled on the basis of what…

Kenya court’s BBI rebuff may throw 2022 poll wide open

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KENYA

If the ruling stands, it would force authorities to abandon plans for a national referendum on the reforms.