Kenya Seen as Refuge From Uganda's Anti-Gay Hostility
Despite offering a less repressive environment, Kenya too bans homosexual acts.
Kenyan Media: Self-Censorship or Common Sense?
News outlets argue they wanted to avoid providing a platform for possible incitement.
Key Rights Report in Spotlight After Kenya Violence
Analysts believe recommendations in key report could reduce tensions which have surfaced after recent bloodshed.
African Court Comes With In-Built Impunity
Granting top officials immunity from prosecution is likely to restrict Western donor support.
New Plan for Land Reform in Kenya
Questions raised about emphasis on traditional methods to resolve ownership disputes.
Dangerous Talk in Kenya
Under-resourced commission struggles to curb dangerous rhetoric, which has increased following recent violence.
Prosecutors Say Nairobi Still Withholding Evidence
Defence team counters that requests for information are no more than “fishing expedition”.
Kenya: Post-Election Arson in Rift Valley Was "Planned"
Latest prosecution witness continues narrative of how violence unfolded after 2007 election.
ICC Trust Fund for Victims to Visit Kenya
Prospect of aid is welcomed, but those who suffered wonder why it has taken so long to begin assessing their needs.
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