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Mose Has Lost His Sister in Kenya

KSB announces the death of Mose’s sister in Kenya. Friends, sympathizers and well-wishers will meet at Mose’s residence at Vallhorvägen 1 in Skogås from 17.00 hrs. For further info, call: 0739559894. KSB sends deep condolences to the entire family of Mose during this time of great shock and sorrow. We hope that the family will have the strength to go through this very difficult moment. May the soul of the departed sister rest in eternal peace.

Okoth Osewe 

January 24, 2012 Posted by makozewe | News & Analysis | 1 Comment

Ocampo’s Reaction to ICC Confirmation of Charges Ruling

Chief Prosecutor Moreno Ocampo

In a majority decision, the judges confirmed charges against Deputy Prime Minister Uhuru Kenyatta, Eldoret North MP William Ruto, Head of Civil Service Francis Muthaura and journalist Joshua arap Sang. Charges against Tinderet MP Henry Kosgey and former Police Commissioner Hussein Ali were not confirmed after the Judges found insufficient grounds for sustaining them.

Now we have understood that the first acts of violence were planned for months by an organization. That is important because it shows the violence was triggered.

I would like to recognize that the suspects’ attitude helped to have a positive debate.

President Kibaki’s commitment to resettle IDPs is very important because it shows concern to the victims.

The reason Mr Kosgey was left off was because there was only one witness. In the case of Mr Ali, we are still investigating Police activities in Kibera and Kisumu.

Some suspects have said they will appeal the ruling; we should respect that.

We respect the right of the suspects to appeal and the Judges shall decide. It’s still a long journey but yesterday was a milestone.

Kenya has a right to challenge (admissibility of cases in the ICC) and if they have a genuine case, it is okay.

We are managing the witnesses very well, nothing wrong has happened. As you know there is a unit for the witnesses.

In the Ruto case, we had a witness who said Mr Ruto was in the lead and Mr Sang was giving out the information. Another witness said Mr Kosgey was also in the lead. But it was only one witness, so the Judges said it was not enough.

The Police were providing free zones for the Mungiki that was why we thought Mr Ali was involved. That is why we are going back to check on Kibera and Kisumu.

The decision to release the two was based on factual analysis. What we need to do now is more research.

(Regarding Mr Ruto and Mr Kenyatta’s presidential candidature) Who runs in Kenya, how to do it is a Kenyan question. It is not up to me.

Pre-trial is not punishment. Punishment will come at the end.

Kenya will show the world how to manage a crisis. That to me is a new thing. This shows a different path in the 21st century in resolving conflict.

Having the suspects tried at the same time is one of the options we are looking at.

January 24, 2012 Posted by makozewe | News & Analysis | 2 Comments