Kenya, a failed state, now headed to the dogs

It was once a vibrant African country whose development had inspired many. Kenya was also the economic powerhouse in East Africa, but now faces an uncertain future given the greed and corruption among its leaders. Following the 2008 post election violence that threw the country into a spin, the two feuding parties, ODM and PNU banded together a loose coalition government to reward cronies.Unfortunately for Kenya, all that holds the coalition together now is mutual greed and pressure from abroad.It is a shame that the current leadership in the country is less concerned about the future of its people...READ MORE

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Post Election Kenya: No Need to Re-Invent the Wheel

Post Election Kenya: No Need to Re-Invent the Wheel Dr. George B. N. Aytittey , Free Africa Foundation

Days after Kenya post elections, riot police block Uhuru Park. Photo by DEMOSH. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dr. George B. N. Aytittey Website: http://www.american.edu... Email: info@freeafrica.org Kenya’s Crisis – A Synopsis George B.N. Ayittey 1. Africa’s political elites never learn from their own foolish mistakes (Kenya’s own 1992 political violence), nor those of other African countries. The crisis in Kenya is an exact replica of what happened in Cote d’Ivoire in 2000, following a disputed election. The country is now divided between the Muslim north and the Christian south. Remember that Cote d’Ivoire used to be the most stable country in West Africa. 2. Last December, I urged Kenyans to vote out ossified politicians like Odinga and Kibaki and bring in fresh new faces. 3. Much of the blame for these unnecessary deaths and destruction should be reserved for Odinga and the opposition. I am not an admirer of Kibaki, so forget about him. We all know that EVERY incumbent African president will do everything possible to RIG an election and MANIPULATE the results to return himself to power. We know this; it is a FACT. Read More

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Kenya up in smoke as Britain, USA, EU, UN, AU and EAC watch from a distance

The world risks loosing over 33 million people in Kenya’s post election violence that has rocked the country over the past one month. The European Union, The commonwealth and the African Union raised concerns that presidential vote tallying was deeply flawed and fell short....READ MORE

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