15 killed in Kenya clashes

[radical]

the tribal war resumes.not good at all.

Fifteen killed in Kenya as politicians thrash out reforms

by Bogonko Bosire Mon Mar 3, 4:46 PM ET

NAIROBI (AFP) - Fresh tribal violence claimed at least 15 lives in Kenya's Rift Valley region, police said Monday, while political rivals discussed their new deal to share power and tackle root causes of the strife.
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"A total of 15 people died: six burnt in their houses, six hacked with machetes and three shot dead," a police commander said after the attack that occurred in the Rift Valley's Trans Nzoia area.

Police said attackers, armed with machetes and guns, pounced on their victims -- who recently returned home from displaced people's camps -- while they slept in a region swept by violence after a disputed December 27 presidential election which claimed more than 1,500 lives.

"It was horrifying. These people were merciless. They burnt people alive. Aout 10 houses were razed," said another police officer, who asked not to be named.

The killings prompted a fresh exodus among families that had recently returned to homes near the volatile Cherangani and Mount Elgon area after the tribal strife was triggered by the election, police said.

"This attack is really scaring people. Instead of people re-settling, they have again begun fleeing their homes," said National Security Minister George Saitoti.

Meanwhile attackers overnight razed a school in the volatile Molo district, police said.

The government and opposition resumed negotiations in the capital Nairobi, under a new international mediator, after a weekend break in marathon talks that led to their accord last week to end share power and end violence.

Nigerian former foreign minister Oluyemi Adeniji replaced former UN chief Kofi Annan who left on Sunday, after obtaining the deal between President Mwai Kibaki and opposition leader Raila Odinga.

Current negotiations focus on reforms to address historical injustices that entail electoral, institutional, constitutional and judicial issues, as well as land reforms at the heart of tribal unrest.

The agenda includes measures to address poverty, unemployment, inequity and corruption, and installing a more transparent government.

The negotiators that they expect to end the talks on Tuesday, ahead of Thursday's opening of parliament.

"The major issues are really out of the way. We are confident that we will wind up the discussions ... tomorrow," said government negotiator Mutula Kilonzo.

In addition, negotiators agreed to form an independent panel, headed by South African judge Christiaan Krieglerm to probe the disputed polls, Kilonzo added.

Kenya's rival leaders agreed last Thursday to create a post of a prime minister and two deputies under the east African country's current constitution, pending a comprehensive constitutional review in 12 months' time.

Odinga accused Kibaki of rigging the presidential elections and the ensuing bloodbath. Odinga is set to become prime minister once parliament entrenches the deal in the constitution.

In an article published in the Daily Nation newspaper, Annan urged Kenyans to look ahead.

"I know you will support this agreement, even if some of you might feel that your party conceded too much. But compromise was key to success, and this compromise opens the door to a unified, prosperous and peaceful Kenya," Annan wrote.

"My heart aches for you, especially for those who have lost loved ones. We cannot bring them back. But you can, through the way you choose to live your lives without them, ensure that the legacy of their loss is not one of hatred and revenge," the former UN chief wrote.

The crisis tapped into simmering resentment over land, poverty and the dominance of the Kikuyu, Kibaki's tribe, in Kenyan politics and business since independence in 1963.

[precious_dyme]

What happend to the reconcilation that took place??

[Cali_Gaab]

I'm saving half of the money i usually spend on chewing each month to send it to kenya and support the fighting clans.

May you all see the light and follow my example.