Land and Conflict Sensitive Journalism sumaries
State to Blame for Post-Poll Clashes, TJRC told in Kisii
The Star, Pg 11Thursday, 21 Jul 2011
The government was responsible for injustices against the citizens and the clashes especially in the electioneering period. The Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission sitting in Kisii was told that inflammatory statements fr
Full StoryTruth Team told of Bids to Kill Mboya
The Daily Nation, Pg 8Wednesday, 20 Jul 2011
At least three attempts were made to kill politician Tom Mboya before a gunman finished him in Nairobi, the truth team heard on Tuesday. Mr Peter Odede, a cousin of Mr Mboya, told the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission (
Full StoryTJRC told of Dispute over Nyanza, Western Border
The Star, Pg 11Wednesday, 20 Jul 2011
The TJRC concluded its hearings in Kisumu with a long standing boundary row between Luos and their Luhya neighbors coming into focus. A memorandum presented by the Luo community yesterday states that they are seeking the reconstit
Full StoryTJRC wants one more Year to end its Work
The Star, Pg 7Monday, 18 Jul 2011
The Truth Commission wants its work to be extended by a year to compensate for the time wasted during the wrangles over its leadership. Commissioners said without an additional one year, its work will not be sufficient since most
Full StoryPost Poll Chaos Victims Narrate ordeal to TJRC
The People, Pg 11Saturday, 16 Jul 2011
The government has been asked to compensate the families of the security officers who lost their lives during the PEV. The Truth Justice and Reconciliation commission heard of how the widows have been suffering with no help. One o
Full StoryPoll Violence Victim Blames Former Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara
Daily Nation, Pg 1 & 4Friday, 15 Jul 2011
A man who lost his family of nine during the post-election violence in Naivasha has accused former MP Jayne Kihara of playing a role in the chaos. Mr Bernard Orinda Ndege, 54, said Ms Kihara told a rally near the Naivasha District
Full StoryProbe Military over Torture, Truth Body told
The Standard, Pg 20Thursday, 14 Jul 2011
The military operation to flush out members of the Sabaot Land Defence Force (SLDF) in Mt Elgon came under scrutiny as the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission (TJRC) wound up its sessions in Bungoma County, Wednesday. Maj
Full StoryTJRC to Summon Police, Army over Mt Elgon
The Standard, Pg 22Monday, 11 Jul 2011
The Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission (TJRC) may summon senior military and police officers over security operations in Mt Elgon. The officers will be expected to explain their role in the Operation Okoa Maisha, which d
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