Kenya and the Failed state Index

I get home from work, and come across this article on Kenya's decline and fall.

The keywords for me in the article are Kenya and the Annual failed state index 2009. I am relieved that we are not in the top ten rankings, yet.Kenya ranks at 14 in 2009.

I am still getting my head round the idea that we are a failed state, denial ,or wishful thinking, still don't know what it is .

I look back at 2008 and Kenya was ranked 26 on the list. In 2007 we were ranked at 37. So since, 2007, things seem to have gone downhill. I thought that things had improved somewhat, but then I look at the social indicators and political indicators . The truth is staring me in the face loud and clear. We could be in the top ten, and seem to be on the way there.

I live in hope, regardless.

Update related article:The Kenya police is the most corrupt institution in East Africa

Kofi Annan a deal could be announced in 48 to 72 hours

Kofi Annan has announced that a deal could be struck between 48 to 72 hours. There is a media blackout on the talks, and they have been moved to a secret location to ensure confidentiality. All parties have been urged not to discuss negotiation issues outside the negotiating room.

Five foreign diplomats have warned that any party sabotaging the Annan-led mediation talks would earn the wrath of the international community.

One thing that is definite is that there will not be a recount of votes.

I share Sir Ken's sentiments on power sharing.

As we talk ceasefire and peace, let us commit ourselves to eliminating the injustices and disparities in wealth that is all too evident everywhere. Then we can begin to walk towards sustainable peace and nationhood.

The United Nations believes that the number of displaced has reached 600,000. This is tragic.

Here is a snapshot of the situation in some of the worst spots hit by post election violence.

Dorothy Kweyu argues that respect for the constitution, should start with the custodians.

Charles Mwanguhya says that the question everyone should be addressing: will stability be achieved in the face of such blatant intransigence by Mr Kibaki despite abundant evidence that this election was flawed.


Related articles: Post poll violence hurts global Pyrethrum trade.

African safari airways resumes UK charter flights, as things have been calm at the coast since December 30th.

UN postal body has cancelled its congress in Kenya.

Update

Related article :Mungiki behead Luo men and use their heads on roads as barricades, one woman was given her husband's head to take with her, and she carried it to a camp in Kisumu.

Update 2

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Maina Kiai and Muthoni Wanyeki on a deal we can live with.