The Political Crisis in Kenya: A Call for Justice & Peaceful Resolution

The impact of political crisis on smallholder pig farmers in western Kenya, 2006–2008

“…This politically based violence, the most severe since 1963 when Kenya gained its independence from Britain (Chege 2008), made headlines around the world. In the wake of the vote, over 1,000 people were killed (Kiai 2008; Kilonzo 2009). An estimated 300,000 to 500,000 people were forced to flee their homes, 75% of whom were women and children (Kiai 2008; Obonyo et al .…”

“…In the wake of the vote, over 1,000 people were killed (Kiai 2008; Kilonzo 2009). An estimated 300,000 to 500,000 people were forced to flee their homes, 75% of whom were women and children (Kiai 2008; Obonyo et al . 2008).…”

“…At the heart of the post-election crisis were claims of electoral dishonesty, following the victory of presidential incumbent Mwai Kibaki, leader of the Party of National Unity (PNU) (Chege 2008). According to Kiai (2008), for years Kibaki's opponents had accused him of amending voting procedures to increase the powers of his ruling party. This included appointing commissioners to appropriate the tallying of votes.…”