Sengwer indigenous people have lived on its ancestral lands for centuries but new government plan would see their eviction without just compensation according to United Nations as Kenya tribe battles eviction
Kenya articles on Democracy Chronicles
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.
VIDEO: Kenya Journalists Protest Against New Law
Kenya has passed new curbs on freedom of speech that have ignited protests by journalist community
President Vetoes Draconian Kenya Media Law
Worrisome draconian Kenya media law is vetoed by Kenya’s President in welcome sign for speech
From Kenya Refugee Camp to Brandeis University
Story of Sudanese man who went from a Kenya refugee camp with some lucky chances and thanks to good people to a star graduate student at prestigious Brandeis University
Mass Kenya Protests Seek Press Freedom
African country has seen series of new laws causing concern for democracy’s progress as Kenya protests seek press freedom
National Kenyan Anti-Corruption Hotline Established
New attempt to stem graft in creation of Kenyan anti-corruption hotline to report official graft
Forceful Evictions and Land Grabs Plague Kenya’s Masai
VIDEO: Land grabs plague Kenya’s Masai tribe forcibly evicted from homes in World Bank sponsored development
“Occupy Parliament” Protests in Kenya
Pay hike for wealthy lawmakers sparks Occupy Parliament corruption protests in developing Kenya
Boston Marathon Winner Also Wins Election in Kenya
As elections take place peacefully, one winner is Wesley Korir, as Boston Marathon winner also wins election in Kenya
Obama’s Half-Brother Loses Bid for Kenya Local Election
Obama’s Half-Brother defeated handily in bid to win local election in Kenya. Political career of Obama brother may be dashed after resounding defeat.