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Break-through in Kenyan Peace Talks

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Friday, 08 February 2008

The Kenyan government and key opposition leaders, ODM, have reached a breakthrough. Updated.

According to news reports, former UN Secretray General Kofi Annan will be holding a press conference shortly to highlight the specifics of the "breakthrough" in peace talks between the government and ODM.

In a press conference Annan has said that warring parties have agreed to come to a political solution to end the current crisis in Kenya. Annan continued to say that the details of this agreement will be made public next week. Annan has also advised President Kibaki to convene parliament as soon as possible.

Former Tanzanian president, Benjamin Mkapa, who is part of the mediation team headed by Annan, has called onto members of parliament to meet with members of the mediation team on both sides.

In other news reports, William Ruto has held a press conference where he has said that an agreement has been made to have a joint government between the government and the opposition.

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Kenya's Internal Security Minister, George Saitoti, has lifted the ban on public rallies. According to a story published by the Associated Press, Saitoti made this decision following "improved security." Saitoti called on legislators to hold meetings that would promote peace and reconcilliation.

Check here for updates as they come in from Nairobi.

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written by magothe , February 08, 2008

its an "agreement of principles" code for "in theory we've agreed to do something, how we do it in practice is another altogether". GoK doesn't want Ruto in a coalition as an example or even Kosgey. Lets wait for the details-perhaps not until next week.

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written by 7master , February 08, 2008

I am watching KTN they have not confirmed your points but according to them parliament has been recalled on Tuesday 12th February 2007.Also they said political settlement is way forward.It look the deal would be announced next as both team have reached solution to Kenyan crisis.
Annan has suggested that Parliament convene on Tuesday. Ed.

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No Breakthrough
written by joe , February 08, 2008

I think Kenyans don't know how to read between the lines. PNU sees this mediation as one aimed at dealing with violence. ODM see this as mediation over the elections.

Kibaki has said that only the courts can sort that issue out. The so called breakthrough is affirming the need for a political solution. What's so new about that. If ODM accepts the remaining cabinet positions what was all the rioting about. Kibaki still rules until 2012..

If you ask me this is the hope before the total collapse of the talks. Once Bush flies out of Tanzania next week the talks will collapse

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Nerves of steel
written by Isindu Mwangaza , February 08, 2008

its an "agreement of principles"GoK doesn't want Ruto in a coalition as an example or even Kosgey. Lets wait for the details-perhaps not until next week.

This preserve is as arrogant as PNU's claim of legitimacy. Culpability is not restricted to Ruto as PNU would have you believe, assuming that he is in the first place. Some would also argue a GNU or whatever they call it that includes Kenyatta, Michuki & Karua is just an illusion.

Either way, little else has come out to suggest the impasse has reached a deadlock, so lets wait.

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Kyuks
written by Musa , February 08, 2008

deleted. Ed.

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to all ODMers and Nuists
written by Wanyonyi , February 09, 2008

I think the best thing for ODM and PNU to do is negotiate the introduction of a new constitution that devolves executive power to the people but not a prime minister through distinct district governments.
This would happen by having a transitional government in place.
Provincial boundaries should be abolished coz they promote tribalism.Also local government and the provincial administration should be abolished.
These district would have a district assembly made up of representatives from district wards.(sort of like a bigger municipality with powers to manage it's own resources)
Further, the district, would have a district council (cabinet) that would hold the executive powers of the district government.This council will be responsible for recruitment of the district civil servants,tendering process,land transactions,collection of cess tax and many more.
The central government would only be left to manage national resources including VAT,excise duty and income tax et.c
To make the presidency less contentious, the president should be hired and fired by the members of the national and district assemblies.

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wow
written by john , February 09, 2008

I think this is one of the more biased sources of Kenyan news out there. I read previously that this forum 'ina wenyewe', but I guess you have to come here to see it. And no, please do not rush to label me an ODMer or a Raila-zombie. You know nothing of my political affiliations. This will probably be deleted, so I guess it is a message to you, Mr. Ed.

Yes, this will be deleted if you cannot explain yourself. This is a news update, where is the bias? Eds

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Nerves of steel - not
written by Nori , February 09, 2008

Guys, just visit this web site and read for yourself why Ruto shouldn't be part of the proposed joint government /coalition government/ government of national unity or whatever name it may go by.

Kobangoshe: This is just but one of the many million www. Man Table the facts too and please connect us to a Mungiki website too.

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re: Nerves of steel - not Ruto
written by kobangoshe , February 09, 2008

its an "agreement of principles"GoK doesn't want Ruto in a coalition as an example or even Kosgey. Lets wait for the details-perhaps not until next week.

This preserve is as arrogant as PNU's claim of legitimacy. Culpability is not restricted to Ruto as PNU would have you believe, assuming that he is in the first place. Some would also argue a GNU or whatever they call it that includes Kenyatta, Michuki & Karua is just an illusion.

Either way, little else has come out to suggest the impasse has reached a deadlock, so lets wait.

Guys, just visit this web site and read for yourself why Ruto shouldn't be part of the proposed joint government/coalition government/ government of national unity or whatever name it may go by.

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written by joe , February 09, 2008

When i watch NTV reporters covering Serena i dont know whether to laugh or cry . we are so desperate for the peace talks to work we claim breakthroughs where there are none - what did raila say in kiricho today

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