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Kenya's prime minister looks back on 2008 violence, and with hope at 2009 (Los Angeles Times)
Raila Odinga, who shares government leadership with his rival, President Mwai Kibaki, has become one of Africa's most-outspoken statesmen. He describes the challenges that he, and Kenya, must tackle. A year ago, opposition leader Raila Odinga hit the streets to protest a flawed presidential election that sparked the deadliest political standoff in Kenya's post-independence history.

Crisis talks for Kenya coalition (BBC News)
Kenya's prime minister holds crisis talks with his aides amid complaints he is being sidelined.

Kenya’s Shilling May Decline 1.1% in Week on Demand for Dollars (Bloomberg)
Jan. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Kenya’s shilling may weaken as much as 1.1 percent against the dollar this week as companies in east Africa’s biggest economy increase purchases of the U.S. currency needed to pay for oil imports.

Sudan, Kenya under immense pressure (The Monitor)
After exhibiting dismal performances in their two previous matches, both Kenya and Sudan cannot afford to slip further if they are to progress to the next stage of the Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup.

Ugandan remanded in Kenya over drugs deal (The Monitor)
A Ugandan arrested in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi last month re-appeared in the Nairobi High Court on January 5 and was sent back to remand.

Kenya pastor to speak at Pontiac (Pontiac Daily Leader)
Rev. Joe Michael Kamau, of Kenya, will speak at Pontiac Bible Church on Sunday at 9 and 10:45 a.m. He will also be giving an update on Africa at 6 p.m. in the church’s Family Life Center.

Kenya’s chief decides to get tougher on media (New Haven Register)
Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya’s president has signed into law a media bill that opponents say threatens the country’s hard-fought reputation for having one of Africa’s most vigorous press.

(AFX UK Focus) 2009-01-05 09:05 Kenya's BoP surplus falls 84 pct yr/yr in Oct (Interactive Investor)
NAIROBI, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Kenya's balance of payments surplus fell 84 percent to a surplus of $74 million in the year to October 2008 compared with $455 million in the same period in 2007, the central bank said in its latest economic review. But analysts expect the surplus will improve by the end of the year because global oil prices have dropped and this will reduce the import bill in east ...

Central Africa: Zambia, Kenya Draw in Uganda (AllAfrica.com)
Zambia top Group B at the East and Central Africa Senior Challenge Cup after battling out a goalless draw in their second game against Kenya. The Zambians were the stronger of the two sides, particularly in the first half, but could not convert the pressure into goals.

Kenya's BoP surplus falls 84 pct yr/yr in Oct (The Forex Market)
NAIROBI, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Kenya's balance of payments surplus fell 84 percent to a surplus of $74 million in the year to October 2008 compared with $455 million in the same period in 2007, the central bank said in its latest economic review.