Land and Conflict Sensitive Journalism sumaries
Ocampo Invites Three to The Hague
Daily Nation, Pg 6Wednesday, 19 Jan 2011
Ocampo has invited Ali, Muthaura and Kosgey to resent evidence of their innocence. He has given them until month-end to ablsolve themselves of blame that they committed crimes against humanity. The invitation is seen as a response
Full StoryState Support for Public Servants at ICC is Justified
The Standard, Pg 15Wednesday, 30 Nov -0001
Kyalo Kimeu says there is explicit right to legal aid for the civil servants named by the ICC. The officers were responding to violence under clear constitutional and legal mandate to prevent escalation of civil strife. They did n
Full StoryRuto Allies Turn Heat on Mudavadi over ICC Remarks
The People, Pg 2Wednesday, 19 Jan 2011
MPs allied to Ruto have lashed out at Mudavadi telling him he has no authority to communicate on decisions made by the cabinet. They termed his sentiments regrettable and uncalled for.
Full StoryOcampo Suspects sull Able to Meet
The Star, Pg 1 & 8Tuesday, 18 Jan 2011
The six suspects mentioned by Ocampo are still free to meet and mingle. According to legal experts, Ocampo has only filed applications to impose the restrictions on the suspects and cannot be imposed until orders are granted to pr
Full StoryODM Denies Cabinet Part of State Deal on ICC Legal Fees
The Standard, Pg 1 & 6Tuesday, 18 Jan 2011
ODM has denied being part of a cabinet deal over the fate of six suspects to face trial at the ICC. ODM denied any part in the diplomatic efforts being done to counter the ICC process especially in Africa. Musalia Mudavadi avowed
Full StoryEx-DPP Murgor the Tenth Kenyan Lawyer to Join ICC
The Star, Pg 4Monday, 17 Jan 2011
Former Director of Public Prosecutions Philip Murgor is the latest Kenyan lawyer to be allowed to practice at the ICC. Murgor also becomes the 568th lawyer to be accredited to the court. Murgor will now joi other lawyers are couns
Full StoryThis Groundswell of Anger could be the Beginning of a Popular Rebellion
Daily Nation, Pg 12Monday, 17 Jan 2011
Rasna Warah posits that the lack of ideology in the country and the anger towards the lack of government committment in the ICC process may lead to a rebellion. Politicians are not committed at all in fighting impunity. The psh by
Full StoryCrimes against Humanity Occured; Kenya must Stay the Course of Justice
Daily Nation, Pg 13Monday, 17 Jan 2011
Prof. Wangari Maathai is saddened by the fact that some Kenyans are not committed to fighting impunity and respect for human rights. During the PEV, many crimes against humanity occured and its disheartening to learn that some lea
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