In all, a record 4,000 independent Kenyan candidates standing across the board in August elections
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News about the struggle for better democracy in Kenya. According to Freedom House, the "2007 presidential poll was undermined by several factors, including a defective voter registry and widespread fraud". Also check out our section on World Democracy and our articles on Africa.
Facebook Inks Deal to Join Kenyan Voter Verification Drive
Facebook users in Kenya will begin receiving reminders to confirm their voter identification details
Kenyan Election Season Kicks Off With Ominous Signs
Campaigning kicks off between incumbent President Uhuru Kenyatta and opposition leader Raila Odinga
The Role of Pre- and Post-Election Art Programs in Peacebuilding
There has been an increase of donations into arts-based programs in conflict zones and programs for persons whose lives have been disrupted by violence.
Kenya Party Elections Halted Amid Allegations of Rigging
Some results canceled because of allegations of rigging and some constituency elections were postponed
Lack of Kenyan Women Politicians is Full Blown Crisis
Kenya’s Supreme Court ruled that lawmakers had to pass a law ensuring women more parliament representation
Why East African Democracy Struggles to Take Root
Analysts say ethnic mistrust and weak governments are undermining the regional response to crises
Kenyan Sex Boycott Seeks to Boost Voter Registration
Kenyan opposition politician is encouraging women to withhold sex until their husband’s register to vote
Keep an Eye on This Contentious Kenyan Election Bill
A controversial amendment to the electoral law is now before the Senate in Kenya
Contested Votes Destroy Nations, But America Should be Fine
Take a close look at countries where contested votes have led to disaster, from Africa’s Gabon to 2009 Iranian protests