Land and Conflict Sensitive Journalism sumaries

Sub-Category : Electoral and Boundaries Reforms

Poll petitioners to deposit Sh1m

Daily Nation pg 11
Monday, 04 Mar 2013

Anyone who goes to court to challenge the election of a president will have to part with Sh1 million as “security for costs” within 10 days of filing the petition at the Supreme Court.  The money is a commitment f

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Your step-by-step guide to electing new set of leaders

Daily Nation pg 3
Monday, 04 Mar 2013

Kenyans are expected to line up by the millions on Monday in a historic vote where they are expected to cast their ballots for six elective positions. It is the first time they will elect six people at once.  In the past, Ken

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Early Warning Systems in Place to avert Violence in Hotspots

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Monday, 04 Mar 2013

When the Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) campaign team raised alarm over ‘hate’ leaflets being circulated in Naivasha, it was a sad reminder of the happenings of 2007/2008. Disputes arising from the botched

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IEBC to issue results within 48 hours

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Monday, 04 Mar 2013

Kenyans will know whether they have a President in waiting or will be going to a run-off election within two days of the close of voting later today. Both the Chairman of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)

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Key agencies to help IEBC make Polls Successful

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Monday, 04 Mar 2013

Constitutional commissions and independent office holders other than the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) will play a role in ensuring peaceful elections today. The institutions include the Judiciary, the Dir

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Voter chases after top aspirants’ academic records

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Monday, 04 Mar 2013

This morning, Kenyans go to the polls to pick a new crop of leaders that will steer the country for the next five years. The presidential race, which is the most conspicuous, has attracted eight candidates. Indeed, some citizens a

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State reassures Coast residents of security

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Monday, 04 Mar 2013

The Government assured yesterday that security had been tightened at the Coast in readiness for the historic General Election. Coast Provincial Commissioner Samwel Kilele and Coast Provincial Police Officer Aggrey Adoli separately

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Raila, Uhuru vow to keep peace after elections

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Monday, 04 Mar 2013

Prime Minister Raila Odinga has reiterated that today’s elections would be historic and urged voters to maintain peace. Raila said God would guide the people to make the right choice of leaders to steer the country for the n

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