Number: RL34378
Title: Kenya: The December 2007 Elections and the Challenges Ahead
Authors: Ted Dagne, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division 
Abstract: The initial United States government reaction to the December elections was considered by some international observers as contradictory and seen by some Kenyans as being one-sided in favor of President Kibaki. On December 30, the United States government reportedly congratulated President Kibaki. Senior Bush Administration officials visited Kenya in an effort to resolve the crisis and provided support to Kofi Annan's mediation efforts. In June 2008, Prime Minister Raila Odinga visited Washington and met with senior Bush Administration officials and Members of Congress.
Pages: 13
Date: September 17, 2008