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Kenya appoints prime minister and cabinet
14 April 2008
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Raila Odinga has officially been named prime minister of Kenya, following President Mwai Kibaki's announcement of a new coalition cabinet on 13 April. |
The breakthrough announcement, coming more than a month after the signing of a internationally mediated, post-election peace deal on 28 February, reportedly followed private consultations between Kibaki and Odinga. The formation of a coalition cabinet, equally representative of Kibaki's Party of National Unity (PNU) and Odinga's Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), was a provision of the 28 February power-sharing deal, as was the creation of the post of prime minister. However, continued wrangling over key ministries led to delays and renewed tensions.
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The formation of the coalition cabinet is another important step towards starting to stabilise the country. However, the post-election violence has led to deep rifts in Kenya and reconciliation will take a concerted effort by leaders to work together. |