Kenya
International Justice
The International Criminal Court’s fifth investigation focuses on the months of bloodshed that followed a disputed presidential election in Kenya in December 2007. The ICC prosecutor requested charges against six senior individuals accused of orchestrating the violence. They were divided into two cases, one against William Ruto, Henry Kosgey and Joshua Arap Sang of the Orange Democratic Movement; and the other against Francis Muthaura, Uhuru Kenyatta and Mohammed Hussein Ali of the Party of National Unity. At a hearing on January 23, 2012, judges ruled that four of the six should stand trial – Ruto, Arap Sang, Muthaura and Kenyatta.
23 Jan 12
Members of both political factions accused of responsibility for 2007-08 violence to stand trial.
22 Jan 12
Legal experts are divided on whether confirmed charges at international court would end officials’ presidential aspirations.
12 Jan 12
Intimidation of investigators as well as witnesses blamed for shortage of evidence in some areas.
3 Jan 12
Post-election shootings in Kisumu and Kibera absent from current charges against senior political figures.
23 Dec 11
Experts say criminal trials alone will not be enough to heal wounds of 2007-08 violence.
23 Dec 11
But rights groups warn that a ruling by the court would take several years, so the Kenyan government should step in to help victims.
9 Dec 11
Police insist they will continue looking into alleged abuses despite concerns about lack of capacity and political will.
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