Land and Conflict Sensitive Journalism sumaries
Major upsets as historic Monday poll came to a close
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The General Election early this week came with huge surprises as history was made breaking cultural perceptions, party waves, political seniority and racial biases. The eleventh election in the history of Kenya and the first under
Full StorySmaller parties pull a surprise in counties
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Minor political parties denied the two leading pre-election coalitions – CORD and Jubilee – a chance to control the 47 county governments. Political parties outside the two blocs will control at least nine counties. Ge
Full StoryForeign media cautious on coverage of elections
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International media were cautious on their coverage of the Kenyan presidential election. The BBC reported that Uhuru Kenyatta appears to have won the presidential election by “The tightest of margins”. This is, however
Full StoryCORD: We have evidence of poll anomalies
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Despite disputing the declaration by the electoral commission that Uhuru Kenyatta won the presidential election, Prime Minister Raila Odinga has urged Kenyans to remain peaceful. He urged Kenyans to await the decision of the Supre
Full StoryUhuru, Ruto enjoy trappings of power after win
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President-elect Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto drove themselves to the Bomas of Kenya and left with the trappings of power. Shortly after being declared winner of the presidential contest by Independent Electoral and B
Full StoryPresident-elect rallies Kenyans
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President-elect Uhuru Kenyatta rallied Kenyans to put behind a divisive campaign, pledging his Government would work for all citizens and in the interest of the nation. In a 20-minute acceptance speech following his victory, Uhuru
Full StoryLamu voting patterns altered as non-local MP is elected
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The political arena in Lamp County has taken up shape with several non-indigenous people especially from the predominantly Kikuyu community having secured several political seats in the just concluded elections. For decades, the K
Full StoryPoll loser files petition in Nyeri over incorrect name
Standard Pg 5Saturday, 09 Mar 2013
The first election petition against the election of a governor was filed at the High Court in Nyeri on Friday. Mr Thuo Mathenge, Nyeri Saba Saba Asili (SSA) gubernatorial candidate who emerged third in the race behind winner Grand
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